{"product_id":"craggy-range-gimblett-gravels-te-kahu-2022-750ml","title":"Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Te Kahu 2022 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 53, 132);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRich and structured, with cassis, blackcurrant, dark cherry, blackberry, cedar, tobacco, cocoa and violet. The palate is concentrated yet elegant, with vibrant acidity, fine savoury tannins and a long, structured finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast \u003cspan\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(159, 8, 1); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWE 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 5, 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis may be Merlot-dominant, but the two Cab varieties make their mark via savory herbs and spice, graphite and toasted dark chocolate. There's plenty of appealing dark cherry and blackberry fruit notes here, too. A lovely lift of acidity, fine, savory tannins, violets and and tangy blue and blackberry fruit linger to a long finish. Elegant, expressive, well made and a bargain for the quality. — Christina Pickard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWS 90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 4, 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarth and herbal notes are bold and firm, with elements of dried porcini mushroom, loam and rosemary, plus bay accents that complement the spiced plum, date and wild blackberry flavors. Dense and concentrated, with plenty of generosity on the finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2037. 200 cases imported.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino \u003cspan\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(159, 8, 1); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 3.9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has vibrant deep garnet colour. Enticing aromas of dark plums and cassis meld with those of nutmeg, tobacco and sandalwood in a classically composed nose. The palate is rich and yet quietly composed, with layers of flavour and tannin linked by fine acidity and the refined dusty tannins of the gravels. Finishes dry and long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraggyrange.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTe Kahu means 'The Cloak' in Te Reo Maori and refers to the mist that envelops our giants winery in the Tuki Tuki Valley. \u003cbr\u003eLegend has it that this mist was used to protect a mythical Maori maiden from the sun as she visited her lover Te Mata. \u003cbr\u003eVibrant deep garnet colour. Enticing aromas of dark plums and cassis meld with those of nutmeg, tobacco and sandalwood in a classically composed nose. The palate is rich and yet quietly composed, with layers of flavour and tannin linked by fine acidity and the refined dusty tannins of the gravels. 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