Hunter's Chardonnay 2023

The Hunter’s story is the story of Marlborough wine. Hunter’s is the dream of Ernie and Jane Hunter - a fiercely independent, family-owned winery established in Marlborough. Before pioneers like Ernie and Jane set up shop, this Kiwi region was known only for barley and sheep. From their very first vintage in 1982 Hunter’s wines won six medals at the National Wine Show. Today the estate is run by Jane Hunter, herself a trained viticulturist. She has a string of accolades for her work, including an OBE and Companion of the NZ Order of Merit for viticulture. Winemaker today is Jane’s nephew James Macdonald. This is their lovely estate Chardonnay – with flavours of citrus, stone fruit, toasted hazelnuts and an elegant mineral edge. It was given a ranking of 'EXCLELLENT' by Mark Henderson, in the Otago Daily Times, July 2024 who praised its: "Fresh & inviting nose, peach and stonefruit notes lead, a touch of toffee/caramel and a light seasoning of oak that lets the fruit shine. Creamy palate entry, again the fruit nicely to the fore, fresh acidity supporting thewhole without dominating, that wisp of toffee making an appearance too. Supple, refreshing, nicely done."