Craggy Range Kidnappers Chardonnay 2025

Craggy Range Kidnappers Chardonnay is grown on coastal vineyards near Cape Kidnappers in Hawke's Bay, where the cooling influence of the Pacific keeps things fresh and lighter-styled. The 2025 opens with lemon curd on toast, fresh-cut limes and white blossom, joined by a subtle minerality and hint of sea spray. On the palate, preserved lemons and white-fleshed peaches ride a wave of coastal salinity and bright acidity, finishing with a moreish, chalky texture. Fresh and vibrant without sacrificing depth, it's a Chablis-leaning style built for seafood, fresh pasta or a summery salad.

What the winery says:
Coastal proximity and clay soils characterise Kidnappers Chardonnay, shaping its distinctive profile. The cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean yields fresh, lighter-style wines, with large-format barrels and a touch of tank fermentation preserving freshness and a distinct saline thread. The 2025 shows aromas of lemon curd on toast, fresh-cut limes and white blossom, with a subtle minerality and hint of sea-spray. On the palate, preserved lemons and white-fleshed peaches are lifted by coastal salinity, bright acidity, and a moreish, chalky texture.