Chardonnay from New Zealand

MW Bob Campbell, 97 points: Taut, mouth-watering chardonnay in a rather Burgundian style, with a nice blend of fruit, oyster-shell, toast, spice and nutty oak flavours. Good weight and concentration. Accessible now but should respond well to a...

jamessuckling.com, 96 points: This is a punchy and chiseled Coddington with attractive peach and citrus-fruit aromas, as well as hazelnuts and white stones. The palate has a very focused, pure shape with a central spine of intense peach flavor, crisp...

MW Bob Campbell, 95 points: Lovely wine! An appealing core of sweet fruit with white peach, nectarine and a lovely saline-mineral lift supported by gentle acidity. A totally seductive, fruit-forward wine with an ethereal texture.

jamessuckling.com, 92 points: From a newly acquired site in Hawke’s Bay, this has a gently waxy edge and displays a wealth of ripe melon and pears. The palate is supple and mellow, very even and elegant with effortless length. Drink now. Screw cap.

jamessuckling.com, 96 points: A tightly wound version of what appears to be a riper vintage for this tiny estate, it shows a wealth of complex, integrated characters, with pear, white-peach and melon fruit ahead of nougat, gentle spice and a strong...

Wine Spectator, 91 points: Nicely balanced between a creamy texture and crisp acidity, this offers fresh fruit flavors of lime, grapefruit, peach and melon, with spice and dried floral accents and a minerally edge on the finish. Drink now through...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 91 points: The 2012 Terraces Chardonnay entices with a lemon and orange peel-laced nose accented by hints of grapefruit, lightly browned toast, struck match and almonds plus a whiff of honeycomb. Medium-bodied and offering a very...

Wine Spectator, 92 points: This distinctive white offers a creamy texture and aromatic profile, with a long, detailed finish. The melon, apple and apricot flavors are ripe and lush, with cedar and spice accents. Apple blossom, lemon verbena and...

MW Bob Campbell, 93 points: Fine, taut wine with pronounced mineral, citrus and nutty oak flavours. The wine is obviously very youthful and needs time to fully develop its true potential. It delivers power with great subtlety, has an ethereal...

MW Bob Campbell, 95 points: Unusually rich, fleshy Chardonnay in a mouth-filling and accessible style that makes a change from the rather more steely wine I expect under this label. Quite oaky with ginger, ripe peach, tree fruits and a hint of...

Wine Enthusiast, 91 points: This terrific value delivers roasted cashews and grilled peaches in a remarkably elegant, restrained package. It’s just-right in terms of weight on the palate, neither too light nor too heavy, with a crisp, citrusy...

jamessuckling.com, 95 points: A masterstroke of beautifully judged winemaking, this carries a brash, modern chardonnay edge that builds tension through powerful chardonnay fruit. The nose has grapefruit, white nectarine and sweet biscuit spice on...

jamessuckling.com, 96 points: A spunky chardonnay. There's seductive flinty complexity on the nose, surrounding bright citrus and nectarine fruits, spicy oak and a raw, chalky edge. The palate has folds of beautifully ripe fruit all coiled close. It...