Craggy Range Chardonnay, Kidnapper's Vineyard 2022

The wine’s colour transforms into a pale straw hue, instantly evoking the coastal essence of the vineyard. The bouquet carries hints of oyster shells, sea spray, and cashews, further reinforcing its seaside character. A sense of vibrancy and freshness on the palate is complemented by lively acidity that doesn’t compromise flavour. The taste of fresh lemon curd and subtle oak adds richness and makes for a delicious and invigorating palate.

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