-
94 Points
-
93 Points
The 2022 Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay has garnered impressive scores from leading wine critics, including 94 points from Bob Campbell MW and 93 points from James Suckling, highlighting its standout quality in a challenging vintage.
This Chardonnay offers vibrant aromas of white peach, freshly toasted hazelnuts, and brioche, delivering a multi-layered sensory experience that evolves beautifully in the glass.
With its effortless balance of fruit intensity, rich texture, and a saline acid line, this wine presents a refined, vibrant character that is both rich and refreshing, showcasing the exceptional qualities of the Gimblett Gravels terroir.
-
Description
The Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2022 is a stunning example of the artistry and craftsmanship that defines this renowned winery. With a pale lime to straw color, it enchants with aromas of ripe white peach, toasted hazelnuts, and fresh brioche. On the palate, it offers a lush, almost creamy texture balanced by a precise saline acidity that adds vitality and finesse. The 2022 vintage, while challenging due to weather conditions, has resulted in a wine with remarkable depth and complexity, thanks to the unique free-draining Gimblett Gravels soils.
Critics have praised this Chardonnay for its intense fruit flavors and sophisticated structure. Bob Campbell MW awarded it 94 points, noting its ripe, rich profile with a nuanced blend of peach, nectarine, and nutty yeast lees. James Suckling’s 93-point review highlights its subtle cooked apple and pie crust aromas, complemented by a crunchy, almost chalky texture. This is a wine that not only captures the essence of its vintage but also promises to delight with its elegance and precision.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Baked Apple, Nectarine, Peach
Palate:Apple, Baked Fruit, Peach
Food Pairings:
Fish
Pork
Poultry
Description
The Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2022 is a stunning example of the artistry and craftsmanship that defines this renowned winery. With a pale lime to straw color, it enchants with aromas of ripe white peach, toasted hazelnuts, and fresh brioche. On the palate, it offers a lush, almost creamy texture balanced by a precise saline acidity that adds vitality and finesse. The 2022 vintage, while challenging due to weather conditions, has resulted in a wine with remarkable depth and complexity, thanks to the unique free-draining Gimblett Gravels soils.
Critics have praised this Chardonnay for its intense fruit flavors and sophisticated structure. Bob Campbell MW awarded it 94 points, noting its ripe, rich profile with a nuanced blend of peach, nectarine, and nutty yeast lees. James Suckling’s 93-point review highlights its subtle cooked apple and pie crust aromas, complemented by a crunchy, almost chalky texture. This is a wine that not only captures the essence of its vintage but also promises to delight with its elegance and precision.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Baked Apple, Nectarine, Peach
Palate:
Apple, Baked Fruit, Peach
Food Pairings:
Fish
Pork
Poultry
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Baked Apple, Nectarine, Peach
Apple, Baked Fruit, Peach
Fish
Pork
Poultry