2016 Kumeu River Hunting Hill Chardonnay, Auckland

On the slope overlooking Maté`s Vineyard, Kumeu`s Hunting Hill has a cool, south-west exposure with refreshing breezes, hence the tightly-woven wines that come from this site. Once again, this is a stunning, richly concentrated wine in 2016. Aromas are taut and delicately perfumed, recalling lemon and lime blossom. Palate is full bodied, fragrant, complex and powerful, with mouthfilling layers of smoky-spiced apricot and white peach flavours. Texture is gorgeously fine, the finish being elegant, vivacious and long flavoured (for drinking from 2018-2025+).