Kumeu River, Coddington Chardonnay other_regions_italy Winemaker Vincent Bache-Gabrielsen is a

Winemaker Vincent Bache-Gabrielsen is a huge fan of Petit Verdot

alongside hints of sous bois

One of my favorite wines

Offers an appealing grassy aroma characteristic of the '12s

Kumeu River, Coddington Chardonnay other_regions_italy Winemaker Vincent Bache-Gabrielsen is aThe 2014 Coddington Chardonnay leads with beeswax and brine, pressed white flowers, crushed shells and chalky minerality. The wine is restrained and elegant, mouthfilling in its intensity and showing spicy prowess through the finish. It's very, very good, excellent, in fact. Notions of oak derived (?) bacon fat through the finish boost complexity and interest. There's plenty of time left to go here.