Craggy Range Kidnapper Chardonnay 2024

Craggy Range Kidnapper Chardonnay 2024

• Region: Hawke's Bay
• Sub-Region: Te Awanga

Vineyard The Kidnappers vineyard sits on the coast at Te Awanga, where the proximity to the Pacific Ocean provides a cooling influence and a unique saline mineral character to the grapes.

Wine Defined by its freshness and lift. Kidnapper Chardonnay offers bright grapefruit and lemon curd aromatics, underscored by a vibrant acidity and a clean, salty finish typical of its maritime site.

Food Pairings

• Fresh sashimi platter
• Steamed mussels in white wine
• Asparagus and Gruyère tart

Accolades (2024)

• 94/100 points — Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
• 93/100 points — James Suckling