Craggy Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Chardonnay Kidnappers Vineyard

Name: Craggy Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Chardonnay Kidnappers Vineyard
Brand: Craggy Range Wines

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WINERY INFORMATION Vineyard In 1876 the floods in New Zealand rsquo s region of Hawkes Bay turned some rivers into the land After the floods subsided the Ngaruroro River had changed its course and a vista of gravel was left behind on a latitude of 39 2S in a warm sun-filled valley greened lightl with spring rains Some were farmed by the Gimblett family but by most it was seen as a useless wasteland only fit to quarry So a quarry began hellip almost until the local vignerons saved the land for wine Winemaking The cool yet sunny environment of our Te Awanga Vineyard near Cape Kidnappers allows the development of intense Chardonnay flavours in the grapes captured using traditional winemaking techniques seen in the Chablis region of France TASTING NOTES Pale golden straw with a green hue Lifted aromatics of honeysuckle lemon zest and toasted almond Finely structured on the palate with subtle fresh flavours of grapefruit white peach wet stone and a mouthwatering salty briny character on the finish Cellaring Cellaring 1-5 years from vintage Food Pairing Subtle seafood and shellfish dishes

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Craggy Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Chardonnay Kidnappers Vineyard 2016 Hawkes Bay - 12 Pack

2016

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WINERY INFORMATION Vineyard In 1876 the floods in New Zealand rsquo s region of Hawkes Bay turned some rivers into the land After the floods subsided the Ngaruroro River had changed its course and a vista of gravel was left behind on a latitude of 39 2S in a warm sun-filled valley greened lightly with spring rains Some were farmed by the Gimblett family but by most it was seen as a useless wasteland only fit to quarry So a quarry began hellip almost until the local vignerons saved the land for wine Winemaking The cool yet sunny environment of our Te Awanga Vineyard near Cape Kidnappers allows the development of intense Chardonnay flavours in the grapes captured using traditional winemaking techniques seen in the Chablis region of France TASTING NOTES Pale golden straw with a green hue Lifted aromatics of honeysuckle lemon zest and toasted almond Finely structured on the palate with subtle fresh flavours of grapefruit white peach wet stone and a mouthwatering salty briny character on the finish Cellaring Cellaring 1-5 years from vintage Food Pairing Subtle seafood and shellfish dishes

Vintage: 2016