Big and beautiful, showing the influence of high-quality barrels - reminiscent of a top American Sonoma Chardonnay from Littorai or Ceritas. Bright core promises much. Tasted against the 2012 - and despite being 4 years younger was by no means the lesser wine. A fascinating comparison. (JH 24/08/2021)
- Producer
- Kumeu River
- Origin
- Auckland, North Island, New Zealand NEW ZEALAND
- Colour
- white
- Wine Style
- dry
- Dominant Grape
- Chardonnay
- Maturity
- drink or keep
- Bottle Size
- 75cl
- Case Quantity
- 12
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Wine Score
- 95 points, Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, Feb 2018
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Media Reviews
Joe Czerwinski
The voluminous yet weightless 2016 Hunting Hill Chardonnay continues this bottling`s successful run of vintages. Hints of roasted cashew accent tropical fruit, but thanks to a zesty line of citrusy acids, the wine powers forward without ever seeming overly broad or heavy. It simply coats the mouth with a stunning array of complex flavors, lingering gently on the finish. 95 points
