Craggy Range Kidnapper's Chardonnay 2021

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. In the mouth, the overall perception is vibrant and fresh, 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 Warm, early spring with occasional large rainfall followed by long, dry summer. Fantastic.

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 8 months

Fining Yes

Filtration Yes

Bottled Dec – 21