2016 Kumeu River, Hunting Hill Chardonnay, Kumeu

Colour: White

Vintage: 2016

Region: Auckland

% Alcohol: 13.00

95 JC

18 TJ

17.5 JR

2016 Kumeu River, Hunting Hill Chardonnay, Kumeu

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Tasting Notes and Scores

95 JC

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.

Joe Czerwinski

Wine Advocate

2018-02-28

18 TJ

Pale lemon. Some struck match, but not too much. Peachy scent with mealy, subtle oak. Brisk acidity, crushed-rock mineral, mealy, spicy oak and a long, nutty finish. (TJ)

Tim Jackson MW

Jancis Robinson

2019-02-20

17.5 JR

Light struck-match nose and then quite opulent fruit on the palate. Tense and vibrant. Very long. The most appealing 2016 so far. (JR)

Jancis Robinson

2018-09-21