2017 Kumeu River "Hunting Hill Vineyard" Chardonnay Kumeu New Zealand
95BC
95JS
94RP
94VN
90WS
$49.99
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95
Bob Campbell
Reviewed August 2018Impressively concentrated chardonnay with tree fruit, white peach, nectarine, hazelnut and a thread of wet stone mineral character. The wine has appealing purity, impeccable balance and a lingering finish.
Professional Reviews
95
James Suckling
Very floral and quite toasty in the nose, this is already very attractive, in spite of its youth. Sleek yet polished with stunning concentration and vibrant acidity driving the very long, tight finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
94
Wine Advocate
Another fine effort from this terrific vineyard, the 2017 Hunting Hill Chardonnay delivers an array of mellow peach and melon notes, accented by delicate hints of roasted cashews. Medium to full-bodied, it's round, rich, creamy and long, almost decadent in style. Drink it over the next 6-7 years for its plush, languid fruit. (JC)
94
Vinous
The 2017 Hunting Hill Chardonnay has a very well-defined bouquet of lemon curd, granite, yellow flowers and just a hint of vanilla pod that derives from the François Frères barrels. The precise, detailed palate is well defined with a crisp line of acidity and a harmonious, succinct finish of lemon curd, canned apricot and citrus fruit, all infused with light ginger and minerals. This is a complex, intellectual Chardonnay with a long, bright future ahead. A fabulous Hunting Hill. Tasted at the Kumeu River Chardonnay vertical in London.
Details
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Origin | New Zealand |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 1428398 |