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Inviting aromas of flint, matchstick, grated nutmeg, dried lemon rind and sliced grapefruit. Medium-bodied with silky...
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This has cleverly curated aromas of peach and grapefruit with flinty, winemaking complexity and hazelnut-like oak...
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This is a classy Chard from the cool climes of North Canterbury. It's a rich, concentrated wine but one with depth...
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$36.79
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$36.05
The 2021 Nautilus Chardonnay is straw-coloured with a lifted nose of ripe nectarines, apricots, brioche, and toasted...
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Oyster Bay Chardonnay features elegantly fragrant white peach, vibrant citrus and a delightful creamy texture.
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Toasty savoury notes complimented by lifted aromas of citrus and spice. Tightly structured on the palate with the...
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Elegant aromas of grapefruit and yellow peaches with a hint of lemon curd and vanilla. Creamy in texture but not too...
750ml
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$49.94
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Displaying a brilliant straw and lime-tinted hue in the glass, the nose offers a fragrant and complex medley of ripe...
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Kumeu River Chardonnay Coddington 2013
750ml - Case of 12
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$73.33
This wine is produced from a vineyard owned by Tim and Angela Coddington, whose grapes have contributed to the blend...
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Kumeu River Chardonnay Coddington 2014
750ml - Case of 12
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$65.54
This wine is produced from a vineyard owned by Tim and Angela Coddington, whose grapes have contributed to the blend...
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Kumeu River Chardonnay Coddington 2015
750ml - Case of 12
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Deep and rich candied-citrus nose with hints of hazelnuts and fresh herbs. Serious richness and concentration, yet so...
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Kumeu River Chardonnay Coddington 2017
750ml - Case of 6
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$53.43
This wine is produced from a vineyard owned by Tim and Angela Coddington, whose grapes have contributed to the blend...
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Kumeu River Chardonnay Coddington 2020
750ml - Case of 6
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$51.38
This wine is produced from a vineyard owned by Tim and Angela Coddington, whose grapes have contributed to the blend...
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Kumeu River Chardonnay Estate 2017
750ml - Case of 12
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$36.19
Kumeu River Chardonnay is drawn from six different vineyard sites in the Kumeu Region. We are particularly careful in...
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Kumeu River Chardonnay Estate 2019
750ml - Case of 12
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$42.99
Kumeu River Chardonnay is drawn from six different vineyard sites in the Kumeu Region. We are particularly careful in...
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Kumeu River Chardonnay Hunting Hill 2014
750ml - Case of 12
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Hunting Hill is a vineyard that was first planted in 1982 and became a significant part of the original Kumeu River...
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Kumeu River Chardonnay Hunting Hill 2016
750ml - Case of 12
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$61.95
Hunting Hill is a vineyard that was first planted in 1982 and became a significant part of the original Kumeu River...
Chardonnay Corvina Blend Fruilano Robola New Zealand 750ml
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.
Corvina grapes are most commonly associated with the Veneto region of Italy, where they have been grown successfully for centuries, and are a vital component of the region's viticultural identity. The Corvina varietal is famed around the world for its inclusion in such fine wines as Amarone and Valpolicella, where it is blended with small quantities of other grape varietals to produce wines of exceptional character and balance. The grapes themselves have a naturally high level of acidity, which often results in an aftertaste of bitter almonds. However, this bitterness is quite a sought for feature of this varietal, as it balances beautifully with the sour cherry notes also associated with the grape. Corvina grapes have a wonderfully potential for aging, and this process mellows the bitterness and acids present in the fruit, resulting in soft, complex and highly admired wines.
In the mountains of Cephalonia, the mineral rich soils assist in the growing of one of the finest of Greece's white grape varietals – the Robola grape. These noble yellowish grapes are notable for the wines they produce, which generally contain summer fruits, peach and citrus aromas, coupled with flavors which extend beyond the usual range of white wines, revealing smoky and mineral notes, and a lengthy, lemony after-taste. These fine characteristics helped the regions it is grown in gain AOC status, and wine-makers in this area have many generations of practice in bringing out the elegant and subtle characteristics of this grape.
Robola, and the other wines of Cephalonia have a long and illustrious history, being mentioned even in ancient epic poems such as Homer's Iliad. However, it was the Venetians who first recognized the great potential of Robola grapes, which quickly became the focus for the areas wine-makers and tradesmen. Nowadays, Robola wines act as an excellent example of a refined Greek dry white wine, which can be either drank as a light and refreshing summer aperitif, or alongside grilled white meats, salads, or white fish. Robola wines, as a rule, do not age particularly well, and it is highly recommended that bottles are drunk young, within two years of bottling. By doing so, you can enjoy the unique characteristics of this remarkable wine, complete with the balanced combination of chalky, smoky citrus flavors and delicate peach aromas which typify the finest examples of Robola varietal wines.
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
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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.