Craggy Range Kidnappers Chardonnay 2025 from Hawke’s Bay is a bright, coastal‑inspired Chardonnay that trades heaviness for precision, opening with lemon zest, green apple and white peach, backed by subtle white flowers, oyster shell and a gentle almond meal warmth that instantly feels seaside and refreshing in the glass.

On the palate, Kidnappers Chardonnay 2025 sits light‑medium bodied and finely etched, with grapefruit pith, lime juice, nashi pear and delicate stone fruit gliding over a tight, saline acid line. Oak is very much in the background, adding hints of cashew and brioche crumb without weighing things down, leading to a chalky, sea‑spray finish that keeps you reaching back.

For food, Craggy Range Kidnappers Chardonnay 2025 is made for oysters, scallops, grilled white fish and classic fish and chips, where its citrus and minerality slice neatly through salt and oil. It also shines with sushi, goat’s cheese tarts, simple lemon‑herb roast chicken and summery seafood pasta, making Kidnappers Chardonnay 2025 a cracking choice for relaxed coastal‑style lunches.