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Kumeu River Chardonnay Coddington 2013
750ml - Case of 12
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$73.19
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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$65.71
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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$64.56
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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$53.74
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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$51.67
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
Bottle:
$36.39
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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$43.22
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 2021
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$35.41
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 2022
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$64.73
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
Bottle:
$73.48
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...
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Kumeu River Chardonnay Hunting Hill 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$59.77
This seamless white features peach and nectarine flavors that are appealingly plump and juicy, while a thread of...
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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...
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Kumeu River Chardonnay Mate's Vineyard 2015
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$85.25
Tangy, with a mix of Key lime, pear, lemon zest and mineral flavors, showing plenty of clarity and energy from the...
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Kumeu River Chardonnay Mate's Vineyard 2020
750ml - Case of 6
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$121.93
Rich, showing appealing ripeness to the Fuji apple, white peach, lemon curd and spice flavors, with firm acidity and...
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Kumeu River Chardonnay Mate's Vineyard 2021
750ml - Case of 6
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$76.94
Rich, with toasted hazelnut and spice accents of nutmeg and cardamom to the baked apple, white peach and touches of...
Chardonnay Marsala Moschofilero Sangiovese New Zealand Auckland Wine
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.
Marsala is a well known fortified wine from Italy’s largest island, Sicily. A largely misunderstood and undervalued fortified wine, it is most commonly associated with its sweet variety - usually used as a cooking wine - although the finest dry Masalas are able to stand up to more revered, similar wines such as Sherry and Madeira. Marsala has been made in Sicily since the mid 18th century, and it grew wildly popular around Europe as sailors introduced it to port towns across the continent. Marsala wine has a beautiful set of flavors, most typically including apricot, tamarind, vanilla and tobacco, making it a delightfully intense treat when served as a sipping wine.
Marsala wine comes in several different varieties, and most of them are a world away from the sweet wines used in sauces and chicken dishes. Amber, golden and ruby versions of Masala are produced, from a range of different native grape varietals, and many of the finest are aged for over ten years to achieve a fascinating set of complex flavors and a remarkably smooth finish. It is usually made from the Grillo, Inzolia, Damaschino and Catarratto white grapes, although the ruby Masala wines uses typical Sicilian red varietals such as Nero d’Avola and Calabrese, among others.
Greece has many AOC regions, each with their own signature grape varietal which is cultivated and processed to an exceptionally high degree of excellence. The AOC of Mantinia on the beautiful expansive plateau of the Peloponnese has the Moschofilero varietal, a gray colored white variety which produces exceptional Blanc de Gris wines. A delicate grape, highly sensitive to adverse weather conditions, it is nonetheless prized by wine makers for its unique attributes and the quality of the wine which can be made from it. Although commonly compared to western European Muscat wines, the Moschofilero grapes produce wine which is in a league of its own – full of floral aromas containing heavy, almost soporific notes of rose petals and violets. The flavor of the wine tends to be spicy, and leans more towards earthy mineral flavors rather than fruit ones, making it perfect as an aperitif or coupled with salty olives and cheeses.
Moschofilero wines tend to be elegant and subtle, with their strength being in their crispness, and the bouquet of floral aromas rising from the glass. The finest Moschofilero wines to come out of Greece in recent decades have included the Tselopos, whose high altitude vineyards have seemingly mastered the potential and complexity of this gray grape to international acclaim.
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?
The name of this grape, meaning 'blood of Jove' conjures up evocative images of long dead civilizations, and gives the Sangiovese varietal a sense of the holy, the sacred, the special. Indeed, this particular type of Italian grape has been cultivated and processed for thousands of years, and is said to be the original favorite grape varietal of the Romans, and the Etruscans before them. Throughout history, vintners have continued to plant this varietal, and they continue to produce wonderful wines to this day. The long bunches of very dark, round fruit are treasured by fine wineries in Italy and a few other places around the world, and when young, these grapes are lively – full of strawberry flavors and a little spiciness. However, it is when they are aged in oak that they take on some truly special flavors and aromas, as seen in some of the finest wines of the Old World.
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.