It has breadth and concentration, but retains a sense of elegance on the mid-palate before finishing with precision and length. Vinous: “Possibly the most complete Hunting Hill Chardonnay I’ve tasted in youth, the 2020 provides a harmonious, melt-in-your-mouth impression. It’s drinking beautifully now, but there’s nothing to suggest that it won’t still be alive and kicking in a decade’s time. It’s opulent and savoury and flecked with minerals and has all the poise and persistence that you would expect from a top white Burgundy. You could easily pour their Hunting Hill Chardonnay 2021 from a decanter instead of a Chevalier-Montrachet and your dinner guests will be none the wiser. Kumeu River sell wines to the international fine wine market that appear to be Grand Cru white Burgundy, but aren’t, and they get universal praise from the wine critics. Rudy Kurniawan sold wines to the international fine wine market that appeared to be Grand Cru white Burgundy, but weren’t, and he received a 10 year jail sentence. “Truly Burgundian… a hint of Puligny here.” - Jancis Robinson MW
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