Craggy Range Gimbet Gravels Merlot 2021 Size::1 Bottle texture and intensity of fruit

texture and intensity of fruit rarely seen at this level

This is the first release from the Clos St Mathurin vineyard

which gives it a lot of character

“A hint of the chalkiness of the finish of the last is visible here in the aromas – also a small floral accent

Craggy Range Gimbet Gravels Merlot 2021 Size::1 Bottle texture and intensity of fruitMerlot is the most planted red grape in Hawke's Bay and it's blended here with 15% Cabernet Franc, which adds the deep crimson colour and impressive backbone and structure to this wine. Fermentation was all in stainless steel tanks to retain fruit forward approachability with maturation for 17 months in French oak barriques, which adds smoothness and a velvety texture to this wine. It's dry and tastes of ripe dark fruit.