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Date Printed: 5/20/2013
Craggy Range Winery Kidnappers Vineyard Chardonnay 2010
Craggy Range Winery Kidnappers Vineyard Chardonnay 2010
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Tasting Panel rating: 90 points
PRICE ON 5/20/2013: $15.97

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2011 James Suckling rating: 91 points
2008 Wine Spectator rating: 92 points
2007 The Wine Advocate rating: 91 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 Pale straw in color streaked with youthful green hues. Lemon zest, toasted almond, flint and chalk dust aromas meld for an enticing bouquet. The palate displays the winemakers craft - that is the tension and balance between the juicy, zesty core and the coastal infused acidity and freshness.
Food Match: Aperitif or subtle fish dishes
Cellaring: Up to 7 years from vintage
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About Craggy Range Winery:

 From the beginning, Craggy Range Winery has some great land and vineyards and a wonderful home in which to weave the strands together. The first wines made in the 1999 vintage are from small parcels of mature vineyards in Marlborough and Hawkes Bay. The wines show the character of the vineyards and the Craggy Range philosophy of wine both inside and outside the bottle. In time, as the vines mature on their own estates, the wines of Craggy Range Winery will without doubt express their origin and the commitment and skill of their people.