Professional reviews
Robert Parker (94)
The 2023 Chardonnay Bunker Hill comes from vines planted in 1995. It has alluring scents of golden apples, quince, beeswax, panna cotta, crème brûlée and flint. The medium-bodied palate has a silky texture and generous, honeyed fruit. It’s balanced by vibrant acidity and has a very long finish.
James Suckling (93)
Minerals are at the core of this medium-bodied wine, supported by plush stone fruit and mouth-filling acidity. Aromas of ripe citrus, vanilla, warm spices and wet stones are quite inviting. The generous texture of the wine is refined, with flavors of citrus and spices and a very long finish carried by stony minerality.
Vinous (94)
The 2023 Chardonnay Bunker Hill wafts up with a nuanced and incredibly pretty mix of chamomile, wet stones, lemon oil and mint. It is soothingly round and elegant in feel, offering a gentle lime tinge up front that excites the senses as mineral-inflected green apple slowly saturates. Deeply textured, it cleans up beautifully, leaving an enriching hint of custard and a sour citrus twang that puckers the cheeks. A gorgeous wine of contrasts.
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
The 2023 Chardonnay Bunker Hill boasts a bright, flinty lift, with aromas of pear, melon, vanilla, anise, and citrus blossoms. It’s brighter in color, with a long, silky feel and medium-bodied texture. It will only continue to build over time. This site is always a month delayed in its maturation compared to the other vineyards they work with. Due to this windy site, the wind imparts a thickness to the skin, which contributes to the wine's tannin and structure.
