Chardonnay Kidnappers Vineyard 2019

Craggy Range, tasting note (craggyrange.com – linket fra craggyrange.com, hentet 2026-10-19): 2019 Craggy Range Chardonnay Kidnappers Vineyard – område: Hawke's Bay; druer: Chardonnay; alkohol 12.7%; 8 måneder på fad. Enkeltmark ifølge arket: Kidnappers Vineyard. Producentens noter (engelsk): Chardonnay KIDNA P P ERS VIN EYA R D, HAW KE’S BAY 2 019 HARVEST DATA VINTAGE DETAIL BRIX PRODUCTION LEVEL HAND HARVESTED Cool and wet until Christmas but then dry and warm throughout ripening period. Iconic. 21.5 average 71 hl/ha average 70% WINEMAKING 30% Combination of French oak cuves, fourdre and top stainless steel tanks Indigenous and inoculated French oak puncheons 15% 8 months Yes Yes Oct - 19 DESTEMMED FERMENTATION VESSEL FERMENTATION BARREL TYPE NEW BARREL % MATURATION FINING FILTRATION BOTTLED WINE ANALYSIS ALCOHOL RESIDUAL SUGAR PH ACIDITY 12.7 <1 3.3 5.8 g/l TASTING NOTE: Pale lime to pale straw. Subtle, yes definitive aromas of lime zest and grapefruit pulp with hints of brioche and fresh cashews. Palate has saline acidity that carry the citrus notes from nose to mouth. The savoury complexity provides the perfect counter-point for a Chardonnay that truly reflects its maritime origins. Comté cheese, truffle pasta, smashed pea-pesto on freshly toasted sourdough CELLARING: 1 to 4 years from vintage