Hunting Hill Chardonnay, Kumeu River 2017

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.

The nose has the fragrance of orange blossom the palate citrus and mineral freshness light lean directional. Stoned fruit and lime brighten the mid palate greengage gives a little more depth with the fresh fruits the lemon and crisp apple refreshing the finish. 2020-28

Cool and introvert nose. Very bracing and textured. But with an undertow of extreme concentration.Drink 2020-2032

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. Drink Date: 2019 - 2026.