Carlton Hill

Kumeu River

Hunting Hill Chardonnay 2014

Exceptional wine and so classically elegant (not using the B word) except that its hiding an extra point of alcohol (14%) behind an unassuming pale hay glow that looks light and lean. I love the bait and switch.

The delicate sprinkled spices of lemon curd and vanilla and toasted coconut shaving juxtapose the power in the palette - weight and viscosity and length to go the distance.

10 years in, in a perfect spot.
— 5 days ago

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Philip Togni Vineyard

Tanbark Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Yoghurt, brambles, hot tiles, lavender, balsamic sweet and sour, youthful, seems to be searching for some balance. — 14 days ago

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Kistler

Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Always a joy. started out a bit too cold, need to be patient and let it open up and warm up for best aroma and flavor. — a month ago

Diamond Creek Vineyards

Volcanic Hill Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Always great. Plenty of life but I probably would not hold them. — 5 days ago

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Stony Hill

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2006

Low key, but spectacular. More reminiscent of old Chablis than Cotes d’Or — 6 days ago

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William Hill Estate Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Never disappoints. Deep nose: liqueur cherry & plum. But "deeper": caramel brownie - caramel, dark chocolate & gingerbread note. — 4 days ago

Henschke

Hill of Grace Vineyard Shiraz

Amazing wine at39 year old fruit in abundance completely integrated. A beautiful wine! — 8 hours ago

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St Innocent Winery

Temperance Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir

Bourbon Steak New York JW Marriot with Cheryl May 24 2024 — 7 days ago

Bodegas Volver

Tarima Hill Old Vines Alicante Monastrell 2018

Had 2020 at Wine Spectator event and it was delicious. $15 a bottle — 5 days ago