Do we ship to you?.
Pre-Arrival
Kumeu River Chardonnay Coddington 2013
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$72.94
This wine is produced from a vineyard owned by Tim and Angela Coddington, whose grapes have contributed to the blend...
Pre-Arrival
Kumeu River Chardonnay Coddington 2014
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$65.49
This wine is produced from a vineyard owned by Tim and Angela Coddington, whose grapes have contributed to the blend...
Pre-Arrival
Kumeu River Chardonnay Coddington 2015
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$61.80
Deep and rich candied-citrus nose with hints of hazelnuts and fresh herbs. Serious richness and concentration, yet so...
Pre-Arrival
Kumeu River Chardonnay Coddington 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$53.45
This wine is produced from a vineyard owned by Tim and Angela Coddington, whose grapes have contributed to the blend...
Pre-Arrival
Kumeu River Chardonnay Coddington 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$51.40
This wine is produced from a vineyard owned by Tim and Angela Coddington, whose grapes have contributed to the blend...
Pre-Arrival
Kumeu River Chardonnay Estate 2017
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$36.21
Kumeu River Chardonnay is drawn from six different vineyard sites in the Kumeu Region. We are particularly careful in...
Pre-Arrival
Kumeu River Chardonnay Estate 2018
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$35.53
Kumeu River Chardonnay is drawn from six different vineyard sites in the Kumeu Region. We are particularly careful in...
Pre-Arrival
Kumeu River Chardonnay Estate 2019
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$42.99
Kumeu River Chardonnay is drawn from six different vineyard sites in the Kumeu Region. We are particularly careful in...
Pre-Arrival
Kumeu River Chardonnay Estate 2021
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$35.34
Kumeu River Chardonnay is drawn from six different vineyard sites in the Kumeu Region. We are particularly careful in...
Pre-Arrival
Kumeu River Chardonnay Estate 2022
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$64.60
Kumeu River Chardonnay is drawn from six different vineyard sites in the Kumeu Region. We are particularly careful in...
Pre-Arrival
Kumeu River Chardonnay Hunting Hill 2014
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$73.43
Hunting Hill is a vineyard that was first planted in 1982 and became a significant part of the original Kumeu River...
Pre-Arrival
Kumeu River Chardonnay Hunting Hill 2016
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$61.53
Hunting Hill is a vineyard that was first planted in 1982 and became a significant part of the original Kumeu River...
Pre-Arrival
Kumeu River Chardonnay Hunting Hill 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$59.44
This seamless white features peach and nectarine flavors that are appealingly plump and juicy, while a thread of...
Pre-Arrival
Kumeu River Chardonnay Hunting Hill 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$58.94
Shows a sleek frame, with fresh pear, lime and Fuji apple flavors leaping out of the glass. Offers wonderful purity...
Pre-Arrival
Kumeu River Chardonnay Mate's Vineyard 2015
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$84.78
Tangy, with a mix of Key lime, pear, lemon zest and mineral flavors, showing plenty of clarity and energy from the...
Pre-Arrival
Kumeu River Chardonnay Mate's Vineyard 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$64.12
In 1990, Maté Brajkovich reworked the land and planted a new vineyard of Chardonnay vines on the site of the...
Pre-Arrival
Kumeu River Chardonnay Mate's Vineyard 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$65.94
Wonderfully complex and stylish, offering toasted brioche, baked apple and poached pear notes that show details of...
Pre-Arrival
Kumeu River Chardonnay Mate's Vineyard 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$127.95
Rich, showing appealing ripeness to the Fuji apple, white peach, lemon curd and spice flavors, with firm acidity and...
Pre-Arrival
Kumeu River Chardonnay Mate's Vineyard 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$76.94
Rich, with toasted hazelnut and spice accents of nutmeg and cardamom to the baked apple, white peach and touches of...
Assyrtiko Chardonnay Semillon/sauvignon Blanc New Zealand Auckland
Cultivated since at least the middle of the Byzantine era, the Assyrtiko grape is generally considered to be one the finest of the Greek grape varietals, as a result of its multi-purpose properties and ability to flourish on a wide range of terrains. The ancient Byzantines used it in conjunction with Aidani and Athiri grapes for the production of their unusual and naturally sweet Vinsanto wines, which are still produced today in Santorini, and continue to be popular. However, the Assyrtiko grapes are used for many different AOC wines across Greece, and are favored by wine makers who want to maintain a dryness and acidic punch to their produce.
The Assyrtiko grapes are renowned for their ability to maintain their acidity as they ripen beneath the blazing Mediterranean sun, resulting in wines which have a distinctive dryness and a range of citrus fruit aromas, as well as great structure and high tannins. Often, Assyrtiko grapes will produce wines which leave an unusual after-taste reminiscent of the mineral rich, volcanic soils they are grown in on the slopes of Santorini, making them a favorite for wine drinkers looking for something full of character and interesting attributes. The past twenty five years have seen Assyrtiko vines planted all over the Greek mainland, and even in Attica and Macedonia, where the softer terrain often produces more fruit forward wines with a milder, less astringent character. However, wherever this fine grape varietal is grown, it is rare the results will be anything less than excellent.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?
Of all the white wine grape varietals, surely the one which has spread the furthest and is most widely appreciated is the Chardonnay. This green skinned grape is now grown all over the Old and New Worlds, from New Zealand to the Americas, from England to Chile, and is one of the first varietals people think of when considering white wine grapes. Perhaps this is because of its huge popularity which reached a peak in the 1990s, thanks to new technologies combining with traditional methods to bring the very best features out of the Chardonnay grape, and allow its unique qualities to shine through. Most fine Chardonnay wines use a process known as malolactic fermentation, wherein the malic acids in the grape juice are converted to lactic acids, allowing a creamier, buttery nature to come forward in the wine. No grape varietal is better suited to this process than Chardonnay, which manages to balance these silky, creamy notes with fresh white fruit flavors beautifully.
As with nearby Australia, New Zealand has over the past century proven itself to be a superb location for producing high quality wines in vast amounts, with much of the cooler regions of both islands being used primarily for vine cultivation. New Zealand wineries are notable for their enthusiasm in regards to experimentation, and for utilizing modern technologies and methods to make the most of the imported grape varietals which flourish in the rich, fertile soils and oceanic climate. In recent years, it has been the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines which have gained the most attention, as a result of their smoky character and ability to carry the mineral rich nature of the terroir they grow in. Changing consumer interests have brought about a considerable rise in the production of organic and sustainable wines in New Zealand, of which again, the Sauvignon Blanc varietals are leading the way in regards to excellence, flavor and overall character.