Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2024 from Hawke’s Bay is a refined, quietly powerful Chardonnay, pouring pale straw and opening with white peach, lemon peel and brioche, backed by oyster shell, cashew and a touch of warm bread that immediately says serious, single‑vineyard New Zealand Chardonnay. This Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2024 is all about balance – flavour intensity without heaviness.

On the palate it sits medium‑bodied and precise, with citrus peel, stone fruit and a hint of grilled nuts flowing across a fine, mineral‑charged acid line. Oak is beautifully integrated, framing the fruit rather than shouting, and the finish is long, saline and chalky, giving the wine a lovely sense of line and real potential for a good five or so years in the cellar.

For food, Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2024 is a natural match with scallops, rich and creamy seafood dishes, roast chicken or pork with crackling, where that acidity and savoury edge slice neatly through richness. It is also excellent with pasta carbonara, mushroom and parmesan risotto or hard cheeses like Comté, making this Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2024 a top buy if you want a classy, food‑savvy Chardonnay on the table.