2009 Hunting Hill Chardonnay
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Crushed stone and pencil shavings mark the nose of the 2009 Hunting Hill Chardonnay, which just lacks the ripeness and richness of the top vintages. It's still a fine, medium-bodied wine, with a silky texture and a long finish.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2009 Hunting Hill Chardonnay offers beeswax, yellow flowers and jasmine on the nose, hints of egg whites and almond developing with time. The palate is taut with a twist of sour lemon on the entry. Fresh acidity lends vibrancy and vigor, and the sappy, almost Muscadet-like, oyster-shell finish lingers in the mouth. Very fine. Tasted at the Kumeu River Chardonnay vertical in London.
Deep straw. Ripe and a tiny bit blobby. This would give enormous pleasure if served in isolation but is not razor-sharp compared to other vintages. (JR)
Pale straw. Very lively and well sculpted with lime notes. (JR)