Wine Spectator: Intense and vividly focused, with plenty of pungent grass and fresh thyme notes up front, revealing a fleshy, juicy core of peach, citrus and melon. A crisp, bright acidity c...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Very pale greenish-yellow color. Piquant aromas of gooseberry, lemon, grapefruit rind and pepper, complicated by green tropical fruits and lemongrass. Dense, supple and ripe...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Pale bright yellow. Subtle aromas of grapefruit pith, anise, fresh herbs and white pepper: a real essence of sauvignon blanc. Dusty, lively and intense; a refreshing wine w...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2009 Chardonnay is youthfully mute at this stage with delicate notes of orange blossom, lightly toasted bread, some oatmeal, under-ripe pineapple and lemon curd. The elega...

About this Wine: The other white varieties with the exception of Sauvignon Blanc, are whole bunch pressed then fermented in stainless steel tanks. The Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot ...

Wine Spectator: Marked by intensity, precision and focus, this delivers peppery details to the juicy lemon, apple and lime zest notes supported by a crisp frame. Offers a refreshing finish. D...

Bob Campbell, MW: Bright, fresh, fruit-focused Chardonnay with chablis-like minerality and acidity. An interesting departure from the usually broader and more complex Cloudy Bay style, perhaps ...

Wine Spectator: Apple and pear flavors are supple and slightly honeyed, with plenty of spicy details, a medium body and soft acidity. A sense of elegance persists on the finish. Sauvignon Bla...

Wine Spectator: This smooth, silky white delivers pretty Key lime, Meyer lemon, passion fruit and melon notes that are elegant, balanced and delightfully tangy. all leading to the juicy finis...

Wine Spectator: This distinctive white features a whiff of toasted popcorn kernel, giving way to a juicy mouthful of lemon, lime, melon and mineral flavors and bright acidity. Drink now. -MW

Wine Spectator: Mango, Key lime, melon and passion fruit flavors mingle smoothly, with a fleshy texture, juicy acidity and terrific floral and tropical aromatics. Drink now.--MaryAnn Worobiec

Wine Spectator: Extremely aromatic, with honeysuckle, lemongrass and lemon zest notes up front, followed by equally powerful lemon, tangerine and nectarine flavors. Everything comes together...

James Suckling: A wine that is focused and precise with sliced apple and lemon with hints of minerality. Full and round with bright acidity yet a round texture. Very pretty. The wine is barre...

Wine Spectator: Appealing for the fresh mango and lime juice flavors that are bright, clean and extremely refreshing. Shows wonderful focus and purity. Drink now. 8,500 cases made. -MW

About this Wine: "This wine is produced from a vineyard owned by Tim and Angela Coddington, whose grapes have been used in the Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay since 1998. It is a vineyard th...

About this Wine: In 1990, Maté Brajkovich reworked the land at Kumeu River and planted a new vineyard of Chardonnay on the site of the family's original vineyard, purchased in 1944. The fi...

About this Wine: In 1990, Maté Brajkovich reworked the land at Kumeu River and planted a new vineyard of Chardonnay on the site of the family's original vineyard, purchased in 1944. The fi...

Wine Spectator: #41 on Wine Spectator Top 100 (2009). Bright, tangy and elegant, this vibrant wine has grapefruit and pineapple flavors at the fore, picking up apple and spice as the finish l...