Chardonnay Gimblett Gravels Vineyard 2025

Craggy Range, tasting note (craggyrange.com – linket fra craggyrange.com, hentet 2026-10-19): 2025 Craggy Range Chardonnay Gimblett Gravels Vineyard – område: Hawke's Bay; druer: Chardonnay; alkohol 13.5%. Enkeltmark ifølge arket: Gimblett Gravels Vineyard. Producentens noter (engelsk): 2025 Chardonnay GIMBLETT GRAVELS, HAWKE’S BAY This vineyard is situated in the heart of the famous Gimblett Gravels Winegrowing District, with the Chardonnay vines planted on a selection of stony and loamy soils throughout the vineyard. Each parcel contains various clonal selections, contributing a unique character to the finished wine. Typically, some of the first vines to be picked in the region each year, the wine is crafted using classic Burgundian winemaking techniques with a focus on showcasing the elegance and purity of Chardonnay. TASTING NOTE The 2025 Chardonnay shows fresh acidity and a mineral backbone as true hallmarks of the vintage. This characteristic minerality is layered with lemon peel, chamomile and a hint of mandarin. Extended lees ageing lends richness, bringing notes of sweet-meal biscuit and creamy cashew nut, while subtle oak ties it all together. The result is a Chardonnay of freshness and richness, with a fine textural finish and a concentration of flavour that lingers on the palate. VINTAGE & WINEMAKING A warm, dry spring encouraged healthy early development, followed by a cool, mild summer that preserved excellent acidity, delicate aromas and flavours. 100% hand-harvested, with the majority whole-bunch pressed and a small portion crushed prior to pressing to enhance texture. Juice was settled overnight before fermentation in French oak puncheons and barriques, with a mix of indigenous and inoculated yeasts. The wine matured on full lees until blending in the new year, before spending a further three months in tank prior to bottling in May 2026. A small portion was matured in sandstone amphora to preserve freshness and add texture. No fining was required, with light filtration ensuring purity in the final wine. ALCOHOL 13.5% RESIDUAL SUGAR <1g/L PH 3.25 ACIDITY 6.54 g/l 2024