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    Kumeu River Hunting Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2024
    Kumeu River Hunting Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2024
    Kumeu River Hunting Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2024
    Kumeu River Hunting Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2024
    Kumeu River Hunting Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2024
    Kumeu River Hunting Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2024

    Kumeu River Hunting Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2024

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      Chardonnay with altitude and intent. Hunting Hill sits high above Maté’s Vineyard, catching the light and coastal breezes that help shape one of Kumeu River’s most distinctive single-site wines. First planted in 1982 and replanted in 2000, it delivers Chardonnay of precision and mineral drive, its mealy edge and citrus line becoming more refined with each passing vintage.

      In 2024, yields were low, and the resulting fruit carried both power and purity. Fermented with wild yeast in French oak, full malolactic, and aged 11 months on lees, this release is tightly wound yet layered, lemon-lime blossom and flinty notes on the nose, salted citrus and exotic spice unfolding across the palate. The finish is long, focused, and just beginning to hint at the complexity time will bring.

      Hunting Hill remains one of the most cellar-worthy wines in the Kumeu River portfolio, equally thrilling now for its energy and in a decade for its depth.

      Chardonnay with altitude and intent. Hunting Hill sits high above Maté’s Vineyard, catching the light and coastal breezes that help shape one of Kumeu River’s most distinctive single-site wines. First planted in 1982 and replanted in 2000, it delivers Chardonnay of precision and mineral drive, its mealy edge and citrus line becoming more refined with each passing vintage.

      In 2024, yields were low, and the resulting fruit carried both power and purity. Fermented with wild yeast in French oak, full malolactic, and aged 11 months on lees, this release is tightly wound yet layered, lemon-lime blossom and flinty notes on the nose, salted citrus and exotic spice unfolding across the palate. The finish is long, focused, and just beginning to hint at the complexity time will bring.

      Hunting Hill remains one of the most cellar-worthy wines in the Kumeu River portfolio, equally thrilling now for its energy and in a decade for its depth.

      Maker

      Kumeu River

      Varietal

      Chardonnay

      Country

      New Zealand

      Region

      Kumeu

      Vintage

      2024

      ABV

      14%

      Bottle size

      750ml

      Trusted by the professionals

      Kumeu River Hunting Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2024

      The 2024 Hunting Hill Chardonnay is the ripest in alcohol of the 2024 releases, and it feels powerfully layered and driven on the palate. This is rich, almost thunderous in its positioning, with salted citrus and exotic spices (star anise/fennel/scraped vanilla pod). The oak here is polished and elegant, smoothing down any stray, loose hairs. The barrels have been air-dried for three years and lightly toasted. The finish is tight and focused. This was tasted as a tank sample prior to filtration and bottling

      — Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate, 93–95 points

      Kumeu River

      The Brajkovich family’s story is deeply tied to the rise of modern New Zealand wine. From Croatian roots and a humble vineyard in West Auckland, Kumeu River has evolved into one of the country’s most respected wine estates. Since establishing the winery in 1944, three generations of Brajkovichs have shaped its trajectory, combining old-world intuition with an unwavering focus on quality.

      Michael Brajkovich, New Zealand’s first Master of Wine, has been instrumental in refining the estate’s Chardonnay expressions, drawing influence from Burgundy while remaining grounded in the Kumeu landscape. His siblings Milan, Paul and Marijana remain integral to the business, continuing the family’s quiet pursuit of precision winemaking and sustainable viticulture.

      Tasting notes

      NOSE
      Floral & flinty

      Lemon-lime blossom with a fine mineral edge.

      PALATE
      Concentrated & spiced

      Salted citrus, star anise, and lightly toasted vanilla pod.

      FINISH
      Focused & persistent

      Tight, mineral length with subtle exotic spice.