Craggy Range Hawke's Bay Rosé 2023 – A delicate, dry rosé with a pale candyfloss hue, made from 100% Merlot with a touch of Tempranillo. Aromas of wild raspberry, red cherries, rosewater, and subtle spice lead to a juicy, textural palate and a long, dry finish. Refreshing, food-friendly, and perfect for summer enjoyment.

Decanter | D 91
Published: May 1, 2024
Date: 2024-2025

Delicate and dry with a pale candyfloss hue, this Hawke’s Bay rosé is made from predominantly Gimblett Gravels Merlot with a dash of Tempranillo. Wild raspberry, red cherries, a touch of spice and rosewater, this is juicy, textural and moreish. Very food-friendly, a nice match for summer quiches.

Jancis Robinson | JR 16
Published: Apr 30, 2024
Date: 2024-2024

100% Merlot, free-run juice only, fermented for two weeks in stainless tanks then blended and bottled two months later. Presumably saignée was essential after Cyclone Gabrielle’s predations. Winemaker Julian Grounds. RS 1.3 g/l.
Not much nose but satin-smooth texture. A bit of Merlot plumpness on the palate but no bargain. 

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Individual parcels grown in our Hawke's Bay Vineyards are carefully selected for balanced flavour and freshness. Harvested, then gently pressed for careful colour and flavour extraction.

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Tasting Notes
The wine ranges from pale salmon to a rosy hue. Fragrant orange blossom, wild strawberry and fresh lavender all are prominent on the bouquet. The palate is refreshing and moreish, with the sweet berried fruit sitting harmoniously with textural acidity. The finish is long and dry to ensure you constantly seek a second glass.

VARIETY 100% Merlot
VINTAGE DETAIL A moderate spring led to an average temperature ripening season
defined by several significant rain events. Picking and selection were critical.
BRIX 21 average
PRODUCTION LEVEL 35 hl/ha average
HAND HARVESTED 0%

WINEMAKING
WHOLE BUNCH 0%
DESTEMMED 100%
FERMENTATION VESSEL Closed top stainless steel tanks
FERMENTATION Inoculated
MATURATION 3 months
FINING Yes
FILTRATION Yes
BOTTLED Sep-23