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Hunting Hill Chardonnay, Kumeu River 2023

RegionNew Zealand
Subregion New Zealand > Auckland
ColourWhite
TypeStill
Grape VarietyChardonnay

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Tasting Notes

Aromas of apples, white peaches and steel with hints of lemongrass, fresh basil, flint and white flowers. Medium- to full-bodied with a tight and dense center palate and a crunchy and flavorful finish. Energetic acidity. So fresh yet dense at the same time.

96
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, June 2024

Unsurprisingly Hunting Hill is the Vin de Garde of 2023. Nervy with steely citrus, struck flint and lime blossom on the nose, it slowly opens up in the glass with integrated wood spice and pristine white fruit. Lip-smacking acidity drives the palate forward, cutting through flavours of predominantly citrus fruits which are bolstered by crunchy white pear and wild flowers. Focused, steely, mineral and very long, this is a resounding success that will only improve with a couple of years in bottle.

94+
Thomas Parker MW, Farr Vintners, May 2024

There is no new oak on any of the 2023s (with the exception of Rays Road) but a portion was aged in one and two year old barrels. Lemon drops and crisp red apple. A subtle silken creamy texture, with the signature edge of flint (but not of the volume seen in the previous vintages). Impressive and elegant. Drink from 2025 - 2030. Tasted: 5/5/2024.

94
Jane Skilton MW, Inside Burgundy, September 2024
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