Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Te Kahu Bordeaux Blend 2015
Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Sugar
Nil
Acid
5.7
pH
3.65
Bottling Date
1753-01-01
Alcohol %
13.9
In Stock
Vibrant deep garnet colour. Inviting aromas of cassis, ripe plum, rosemary, and cedar meld together. A lovely richness of fruit warms the palate with youthful finely textured dusty tannins carrying the wine long to a classic dry finish.
Tasting Note
Aroma
Complex aromatics of ripe plum, a touch of cassis, fresh rosemary and roasted meats.
ClosureScrewcap
GrapeMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc
Grape Variety
76% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec
Maturation
17 months in French oak barriques (18% new).
Oaked0
Palate
The palate is generous and approachable but also has a high level of sophistication with fine grained tannins enveloping a dense body of succulent black fruits.
VarietalV_MERLOT
Vinification
20% hand harvested, 100% destemmed, closed top stainless steel tanks.
RegionHawkes Bay - New Zealand
Region CodeINZAHAWKES
Region Notes
State
Subregion
WinemakerMatt Stafford
Wine StyleRed (Full Bodied)
Nick Stock
93
2018/07/03
James Suckling, November 2017
A brilliant wine that showcases the prowess of merlot in Hawkes Bay, the violet-like florals are entrancing and the array of blueberry and plum fruits on offer nicely framed in some earth and chocolate. The palate is seamlessly delivered as a sweeping mat of fine tannins. Flavours twist from berries to stony minerals as it closes. Drink now.
Toni Patterson MW
94
2018/03/21
The Real Review, 21 March 2018
It is the structure of this wine that sets it apart from so many others. Medium-bodied with a fine tannin frame that channels the flavours through your mouth. The fruit is dark and refined with subtle herbaceous accents. Sourced from the Gimblett Gravels vineyard. Ultimately satisfying and exceptional value.
Wine Spectator
90
2018/07/03
March 2018
Wine Spectator
90
2018/07/03
March 2018
Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Sugar
Nil
Acid
5.7
pH
3.65
Bottling Date
1753-01-01
Alcohol %
13.9
Wine Profile
Awards
Toni Patterson MW
94
2018/03/21
The Real Review, 21 March 2018
It is the structure of this wine that sets it apart from so many others. Medium-bodied with a fine tannin frame that channels the flavours through your mouth. The fruit is dark and refined with subtle herbaceous accents. Sourced from the Gimblett Gravels vineyard. Ultimately satisfying and exceptional value.