Craggy Range Chardonnay, Kidnapper's Vineyard 2022

Pale lime to pale straw. Instantly you are reminded of the coastal nature of this vineyard, with oyster shells, sea spray and cashew all present in the bouquet. The overall perception in the mouth is of vibrancy and freshness, with lively acidity, but not at the expense of flavour. Fresh lemon curd and supple oak round out a palate that is as delicious as refreshing.

Our Kidnappers Vineyard is located on the Hawke’s Bay coastline at Te Awanga where the spring and autumns are warm and sunny and the summer is tempered by the cooling sea breeze. Its ideal location allows the development of intense Chardonnay flavours in the grapes producing a wine with lifted aromatics and a mouth-watering finish.

Vintage Detail Very warm, early spring, with minimal frosts. The season transitioned to a warm summer with several rain events post-Christmas, attesting to a typical La Nina season.

Brix 21.9 average

Production Level 39 hl/ha average

Hand Harvested 70%

Destemmed - 30% Fermentation Vessel - Combination of French oak puncheon, foudre and stainless steel tanks Fermentation - Inoculated and Indigenous Barrel Type - French oak puncheons New Barrel - 15% Maturation - 11 months Fining - Yes Filtration - Yes Bottled - Mar – 23