Personalised Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2024 13.8% 750ml

Personalised Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2024 13.8% 750ml

Tasting Notes
Appearance
Pale lime to straw in colour.

Aroma
This Chardonnay opens with lifted aromas of white florals, raw cashew, and a subtle thread of lemon rind.

Palate
The palate is powerful yet finely poised, with ripe stone fruit at the core and a line of natural acidity that brings structure and clarity. Oak is seamlessly integrated, present but understated, offering a quiet support to the fruit. A wine of balance and drive.

Region notes
In the heart of Hawke’s Bay, the Gimblett Gravels wine-growing district is one of the most prized terroirs in New Zealand - and Craggy Range is proud to be among its earliest champions. Formed by the shifting path of the Ngaruroro River over 150 years ago, the Gimblett Gravels is defined by its free-draining stony soils and warm, sun-soaked days. These unique conditions produce wines of remarkable depth, structure, and complexity - particularly Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, for which the region is now world-renowned, along with Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

Winemakers comments
Craggy Range’s Gimblett Gravels Vineyard consistently delivers some of our most iconic wines, including the celebrated Le Sol, and Sophia. Each vintage is a reflection of our meticulous approach to single-site winemaking and our commitment to expressing the character of the land.

Vinification
French oak barriques and puncheons.

Vintage notes
A cool, late winter delayed budbreak, followed by a mild spring with winds that reduced yields. A warm, dry summer led to an iconic season, resulting in a concentrated yet fresh outcome.

Country: New Zealand
Region: Hawke's Bay
Vintage: 2024
Variety: Chardonnay
Alcohol volume: 13.8
Closure: Screwcap
Volume: 750
Weight: 1.35kg
Wine style: White (Medium Bodied Oaked)