Kumeu River
Hunting Hill Chardonnay
Kumeu, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
Had it with lemongrass/ginger sea bass from the grill. Very good match. Nice acids, matching minerals.
Had it with lemongrass/ginger sea bass from the grill. Very good match. Nice acids, matching minerals.
Jul 12th, 2026
This is the 2019 Hunting Hill, same vintage as the recently tasted Kumeu River Coddington. The Coddington remains the more opulent of the Kumeu cuvées. A mouth watering salinity. In this one. As Bob Campbell MW said, this is a Burgundian style (lacking the stone fruit of the Coddington). Although several previous vintages of Mates Vineyard have proved, at least to my palate, that it is the premium Cuvée.
This is the 2019 Hunting Hill, same vintage as the recently tasted Kumeu River Coddington. The Coddington remains the more opulent of the Kumeu cuvées. A mouth watering salinity. In this one. As Bob Campbell MW said, this is a Burgundian style (lacking the stone fruit of the Coddington). Although several previous vintages of Mates Vineyard have proved, at least to my palate, that it is the premium Cuvée.
Apr 3rd, 2026
Vintage 2022 | true to type chard with a terrific balance, acidity and minerals playing together.
Vintage 2022 | true to type chard with a terrific balance, acidity and minerals playing together.
Jan 15th, 2025
2021 | Chardonnay
Kumeu River; Hunting Hill Vineyard
Auckland; Kumeu, New Zealand
(92-94; Drink 2025-35)
Fantastic, Puligny-esque nose.
24H Update: Flint, faint toasty oak, dried lemon pith, dehydrated white peaches; Salted tangerine, dried lemon, candied pineapple, lime zest. Wow, very good.
2021 | Chardonnay
Kumeu River; Hunting Hill Vineyard
Auckland; Kumeu, New Zealand
(92-94; Drink 2025-35)
Fantastic, Puligny-esque nose.
24H Update: Flint, faint toasty oak, dried lemon pith, dehydrated white peaches; Salted tangerine, dried lemon, candied pineapple, lime zest. Wow, very good.
Loved this. Classy wine, its harmony and grace coupled with crystal lear fruit make for an awesome drop. Texturally engaging, wonderfully perfumed, cleary earns its benchmark status
Loved this. Classy wine, its harmony and grace coupled with crystal lear fruit make for an awesome drop. Texturally engaging, wonderfully perfumed, cleary earns its benchmark status
Mar 9th, 2019
My first time with this wine and very impressive stuff
My first time with this wine and very impressive stuff
Dec 30th, 2018
A strong showing for this Chardonnay. In a great place today!
A strong showing for this Chardonnay. In a great place today!
Mar 29th, 2018
Super impressed by this. Toasted oak, ripe apple and pear, citrus peel, hint of tropical, the nose is exactly like a white burgundy. Beautiful mouthfeel, the acidity and richness/roundness integrate so well that I couldn’t even describe. This $40 New Zealand Chardonnay can easily crush some $80 or more Puligny/Chassagne Montrachet premier crus. Strongly recommend!
Super impressed by this. Toasted oak, ripe apple and pear, citrus peel, hint of tropical, the nose is exactly like a white burgundy. Beautiful mouthfeel, the acidity and richness/roundness integrate so well that I couldn’t even describe. This $40 New Zealand Chardonnay can easily crush some $80 or more Puligny/Chassagne Montrachet premier crus. Strongly recommend!
Dec 28th, 2017
Pick of the night for the crowd at our Chardonnays of the World tasting -lots of finesse and lots going on
Pick of the night for the crowd at our Chardonnays of the World tasting -lots of finesse and lots going on
Jan 19th, 2017