Chardonnay "Kidnappers" Craggy Range 2021 (750 ml)

93 poena – James Suckling

Craggy Range je porodična vinarija osnovana 1998. godine, smještena u podnožju spektakularnog vrha Te Mata, u renomiranom vinogradarskom regionu Hawke’s Bay na Novom Zelandu. Porodica je od samog početka slijedila pristup proizvodnje vina sa jednog vinograda, sadeći lozu na zelenim površinama i netaknutoj zemlji, s jasnim fokusom na kvalitet. Od kamenitog, toplog tla Gimblett Gravels u Hawke’s Bayu do vulkanskog, glinovitog tla Te Muna Road u Martinboroughu, ovi izuzetni vinogradi daju vina izvanredne aromatike, čistoće i kompleksnosti.

Boje blijede limete do blijedo slamnasto žute, ova berba iz 2021. godine odmah podsjeća na primorski karakter vinograda, uz note školjki, morske soli i indijskog oraha u aromatskom profilu. Ukupan utisak na nepcu je živahan i svjež, sa izraženom kisjelošću, ali bez gubitka ukusa. Svježi limun krem i nježni tonovi hrastovine zaokružuju ukus, čineći ga jednako osvježavajućim koliko i ukusnim.

93 points – James Suckling

Craggy Range is a family-owned winery established in 1998 and situated in the shadow of the spectacular Te Mata Peak in the premium wine growing area of Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.  The family has pursued the single vineyard approach to winemaking, planting on green fields and bare land ensuring a focus on quality from the very beginning.  From the stony, warm soils of the Gimblett Gravels in Hawke’s Bay to the volcanic, clay soils of Te Muna Road in Martinborough, these exceptional vineyards produce wines with amazing aromatics, purity and complexity.

A pale lime to pale straw in colour, in tasting this 2021 vintage one is instantly reminded of the coastal nature of this vineyard, with oyster shell, sea spray and cashew all present in the bouquet.  Overall, the mouth feels vibrant and fresh, with lively acidity, but not at the expense of flavour. Fresh lemon curd and supple oak round out a palate that is as delicious as it is refreshing.