2021 Hunting Hill Pinot Noir, Kumeu River Your Store

2021 Hunting Hill Pinot Noir, Kumeu River

Auckland, New Zealand

The 2021 Hunting Hill Pinot Noir marks the continued evolution of Kumeu River’s pursuit of exceptional red wines. Established in 1994, the Pinot Noir vines on our Kumeu Estate are planted with top-quality Burgundy clones, grafted onto low-vigour rootstocks to ensure low yields and concentrated flavours.

The 2021 vintage offers an exceptional expression of this site, with the fruit harvested in perfect conditions. The wine displays a pure and vibrant nose of ripe cherry, complemented by subtle notes of earthiness and gaminess. On the palate, it is supple and harmonious, with a silky texture balanced by a fine tannic structure that will allow this wine to age gracefully over the next 5–7 years.

Whats in the bottle
100% Pinot Noir

Notable Awards
95-points, James Suckling. ” The 2021 Hunting Hill Pinot Noir showcases a luminous cherry-red hue and opens with lifted aromas of ripe red berries and subtle floral notes. On the palate, it offers a harmonious blend of vibrant red fruit flavors, complemented by a fine chalky tannin structure and a refreshing, dry finish. Elegant and pure, this Pinot Noir reflects the meticulous viticulture and winemaking practices at Kumeu River, promising both immediate enjoyment and the potential for graceful aging.”

£32.00
Taxes included.
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Kumeu River is one of New Zealand’s most respected and internationally acclaimed family-owned wineries, located just northwest of Auckland. Established in 1944 by Croatian immigrants Mick and Katé Brajkovich, Kumeu River has become synonymous with exceptional Chardonnay, crafted with Burgundian finesse and New World purity.

Now run by the second and third generations of the Brajkovich family, Kumeu River is globally recognised for producing some of the finest Chardonnay outside of Burgundy, with consistent critical acclaim from international wine critics and publications. The estate’s maritime climate, clay-rich soils, and meticulous vineyard and cellar practices, including wild yeast fermentation and barrel ageing, contribute to the depth, complexity, and age-worthiness of their wines.

The Kumeu River range spans village-level to single-vineyard bottlings, with standout cuvées such as Mate’s Vineyard earning cult status. The winery also produces excellent Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, though Chardonnay remains its defining focus and claim to fame.

100% hand-harvested

100% de-stemmed then crushed

Indigenous yeast fermentation

2-3 weeks total cuvaison

Thrice daily remontage or pigeage

11 months maturation

Grape
Pinot Noir

Alcohol by Volume
14%

Vintage
2021

Country
New Zealand

Size
750ml

Types
Red Wine

Producer
Kumeu

Region
Auckland

Sub-Region
Kumeu

2021 Hunting Hill Pinot Noir, Kumeu River

£32.00

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