Hungerford Hill
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Hungerford Hill 2008 Heavy Metal Shiraz (South Eastern Australia)
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- $15
This is an unusually complex Shiraz for the price, ably marrying meaty-savory notes with tart berries and plenty of weight on the palate. Crisp structure, finishes long, with lingering acids. Drink now–2018.
— J.C.
(2/1/2012)
Hungerford Hill 2005 Riesling (Clare Valley)
- $20
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.
— J.C.
(5/1/2007)
Hungerford Hill 2009 Chardonnay (Tumbarumba)
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- $30
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.
— J.C.
(7/1/2011)
Hungerford Hill 2010 Fishcage Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc (Hunter Valley)
- $18
Most Hunter Valley Semillons are unblended, but this one adds Sauvignon Blanc for increased aromatics. It’s lemony and fresh, with some leafy notes on the nose, then crisp and citrusy without being severe on the palate. The mouthwatering finish lingers nicely.
— J.C.
(11/1/2011)
Hungerford Hill 2009 Fishcage Shiraz
- $18
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.
— J.C.
(7/1/2011)
Hungerford Hill 2004 Shiraz (Hunter Valley)
- $20
With its aromas and flavors of toast, cedar and vanilla, this is a bit woody, but there’s still plenty of fresh cherries and berries to help support the 15 months of aging in French oak. Medium-bodied, with a juicy, mouthwatering quality to the fruit that helps balance the dry oaky notes.
— J.C.
(5/1/2007)
Hungerford Hill 2005 Fishcage Shiraz-Viognier (South Eastern Australia)
- $13
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.
— J.C.
(11/15/2007)
Hungerford Hill 2010 Semillon (Hunter Valley)
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- $24
Like any young Hunter Semillon, this one needs age; right now, it’s merely tart and lean, with sour citrus notes and even a hint of boxwood. Try in 2013 or so.
— J.C.
(2/1/2012)
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