Chardonnay Kidnappers Vineyard 2023

Craggy Range, tasting note (craggyrange.com – linket fra craggyrange.com, hentet 2026-10-19): 2023 Craggy Range Chardonnay Kidnappers Vineyard – område: Hawke's Bay; druer: Chardonnay; alkohol 12.5%; 11 måneder på fad. Enkeltmark ifølge arket: Kidnappers Vineyard. Producentens noter (engelsk): Chardonnay KIDNAP P ERS VIN EYAR D, HAW KE’S BAY 2 02 3 HARVEST DATA VINTAGE DETAIL BRIX PRODUCTION LEVEL HAND HARVESTED A moderate spring gave way to an average-temperature ripening season defined by several large rain events. Picking and selection were critical. 19.8 average 37 hl/ha average 100% WINEMAKING WHOLE BUNCH FERMENTATION VESSEL FERMENTATION BARREL TYPE NEW BARREL % MATURATION FINING FILTRATION BOTTLED 100% Combination of French oak puncheon, foudre and stainless steel tanks Inoculated French and Austrian oak puncheons 15% 11 months Yes Yes Feb - 24 WINE ANALYSIS ALCOHOL RESIDUAL SUGAR PH ACIDITY 12.5 <1 3.35 6.3 g/l TASTING NOTE: Brilliant, bright light yellow to pale lime. Vibrant aromatics of green citrus peel, white florals, and oyster shells. Undeniable complex. The palate is fresh, clean and focused. Grapefruit pith and kaffir lime leaf notes with a savoury envelope. The wine offers fantastic detail and a satisfying finish.