Craggy Range

Te Kahu Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Merlot Blend

9.011 ratings
8.92 pro ratings
Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese
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Craggy Range established in 1997, situated in the shadow of the Te Mata Peak premium wine growing area of Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. Dark Ruby with black fruit aromas with sweet spice notes. This 5 grape blend of 63% Merlot, 14% Cab Franc, 18% Cab Sauv, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec shows blackberry & a plum flavors with cedar & vanilla. Fine soft Tannins, rich and complex on a lingering finish. Great value, but screw cap so drink now as I am learning screw caps do not allow proper bottle age!! Tasting Sample!

Craggy Range established in 1997, situated in the shadow of the Te Mata Peak premium wine growing area of Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. Dark Ruby with black fruit aromas with sweet spice notes. This 5 grape blend of 63% Merlot, 14% Cab Franc, 18% Cab Sauv, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec shows blackberry & a plum flavors with cedar & vanilla. Fine soft Tannins, rich and complex on a lingering finish. Great value, but screw cap so drink now as I am learning screw caps do not allow proper bottle age!! Tasting Sample!

Jan 18th, 2020
A. R.
8.8

Blind would have guessed lower tier Bdx. On the nose, dark fruit and some dried flowers. In the mouth, dark cherries and some leather. Decent acidity, medium tannin, medium length. Decent QPR at $21. Did not survive well on the second day.

Blind would have guessed lower tier Bdx. On the nose, dark fruit and some dried flowers. In the mouth, dark cherries and some leather. Decent acidity, medium tannin, medium length. Decent QPR at $21. Did not survive well on the second day.

Jan 7th, 2020
Jennifer Palmer

Jennifer had this 3 years ago

Jennifer had this 3 years ago

Dec 24th, 2022