Craggy Range Chardonnay Kidnappers Vineyard 2015

Beautiful Hawk's Bay Chardonnay with very restrained nose, where only soft citrus peaks shyly out.  Very good mid body mouthfeel and a remarkably good balance of acidity, oak and soft golden fruit and citrus notes. Long lingering finish. 

This wine was fermented 25% in old French oak barriques, and 75% in stainless steel tanks, so there is very little oak influence on either the nose or palate. Supple and creamy, showing lemon curd, vanilla pudding, dried chamomile, baked apple and honeysuckle notes, with toasty cedar accents.