Chardy with attitude
Kidnapper Cliffs Chardonnay 2014, Hawke’s Bay, NZD $54.99
Fine, elegant chardonnay with citrus, mineral, matchstick, hazelnut, ginger and bran biscuit flavours. A restrained wine with a pleasing influence of sea air/saltiness. A wine of subtle power. Opened as it sat in the glass – deserves to be decanted. (Screwcap)
Score: 95 ★★★★★ – view Bob’s original tasting
Alcohol: 13%
Ageing: now to 2022
Food: South Island West Coast whitebait omelette, ginger soy butter
Stockists: Available online at Te Awa Wines
Ranked #7 of 67 2014 Chardonnay from Hawke’s Bay
Price Benchmark: NZD $44.31 Avg 95pt 2014 Chardonnay tasted from New Zealand