Winery - Hungerford Hill
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A crisp, light-bodied Pinot Noir that shows decent varietal character but only modest intensity, Hungerford Hill’s 2005 bottling features hints of chocolate and cedar layered over delicate cherry fruit.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The notes here are somewhat discordant—like two parts of an orchestra a touch out of sync. First up are some lovely aromas of smoke, grilled nuts, pear and citrus. Then there’s a bit of overly sweet fruit on the palate, and a tart, chalky finish that brings things to a close. It’s not clear where this is headed, although it does give some pleasure now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A creamy-textured, medium-bodied wine, this entry-level offering from Hungerford Hill offers scents of coffee and mixed spices alongside earthier notes. Blackberry and pepper flavors fade slowly on the finish, revealing slightly dusty tannins—just enough to cut through the fat of a juicy hamburger.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A second label from Hungerford Hill, Fishcage features cassis and vanilla aromas and flavors, with a hint of mint that intensifies on the finish. Creamy-textured, the wine finishes with surprisingly good length and a touch of chocolate. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A fruit-driven style, Hungerford Hill’s 2005 Riesling features lime and peach on the nose, augmenting those with a hint of honey on the palate. A burst of citrus on the finish caps off this medium-bodied wine. Drink over the next couple of years for its youthful vivacity.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Lean and crisp in style despite 14% alcohol, with restrained pear and melon flavors and a chalky, citrusy finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a wine that may surprise, given several years in the cellar. For the moment, its bright berry fruit is a bit simple, tinged with green peppercorn, and the wine is reasonably full-bodied if not particularly lush. The balance is there, but will real complexity emerge over time?
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Tumbarumba is an up-and-coming cool-climate viticulture region, and this Chardonnay is a fine example of why the area is considered to have promise. The wine is medium in body and nicely plump in the mouth, and displays a harmonious blend of apple, pear, citrus and butter flavors and an elegant, lingering finish. Drink now and over the next 1–2 years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Clean and simple, this medium-bodied Chardonnay boasts crisp apple flavors and a citrusy finish. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Hungerford Hill’s vast array of wines includes this savory Shiraz, which features ample leather, tar, black olive and coffee flavors. It’s fleshy and supple on the palate, with softly lingering tannins on the finish. Drink now–2017.
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