2007 Tumbarumba Chardonnay Hungerford Hill, New South Wales, Australia, Tumbarumba

Hungerford Hill is a boutique estate in the heart of the Hunter Valley making distinguished wines that are regional and authentic. Family owned for over a decade, the Kirby family has worked tirelessly to build on the winery’s proud reputation that began over forty years ago and to create a memorable cellar door experience. The passion behind the wine comes from an able team guided by winemaker Adrian Lockhart, making wines with a focus on the cool climate regions from around New South Wales that are packed with character and interest.

Hungerford Hill’s home is in the world-famous Hunter Valley, Australia’s oldest wine region. The winery, designed by renowned architect Walter Barda, incorporates a spectacular barrel-shaped tasting room while concealed underground is the working cellar.

The basis of this cool climate Chardonnay from Tumbarumba is the expression of citrus fruit integrated with subtle yet stylish battonage (lees aging) and seasoned oak nuances expressed as layers of complexity consistent both in the aroma and palate.