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		<title>Craggy Range &#8216;Te Kahu&#8217; Gimblett Gravels 2019</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<h5>92 points &#124; Wine Enthusiast</h5>
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<p>Craggy Range 'Te Kahu' Gimblett Gravels 2019 has "all the hallmark Gimblett Gravels characteristics are here on this affordable single vineyard red blend: pencil lead, tobacco, cherry, blackberry, licorice and dried violet. The palate flexes muscles but the lifted acidity and powdery, spicy tannins don't obscure the fruit or site expression. A wine of power but also of clarity and approachability. Have a decanter and a plate of protein at hand or hold another few years." <span class="taster">— Christina Pickard</span></p>
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<h5>Background</h5>
<p>Te Kahu means &#8220;the cloak&#8221; in Te Reo Māori, symbolizing the mist that covers Giants Winery in Tukituki Valley. According to legend, this mist protected a mythical Māori maiden from the sun as she visited her lover, Te Mata. This wine shows richness, deep black fruit flavors, and a structured, long finish.</p>
<h5>Tasting Note</h5>
<p>A deep crimson red, Te Kahu offers aromas of cassis, black olive, dried tobacco, and a hint of roasted hazelnut. The palate brims with ripe red and black fruits, reflecting a warm, extended ripening season. This wine embodies a medium-bodied Bordeaux-style blend from Gimblett Gravels.</p>
<h5>The Wine</h5>
<p>Craggy Range &#8216;Te Kahu&#8217; Gimblett Gravels Red is a Bordeaux-inspired blend: Merlot (49%), Cabernet Sauvignon (34%), Cabernet Franc (12%), Malbec (3%), and Petit Verdot (2%).</p>
<h5>The Winery</h5>
<p>At the winery, fermentation took place in closed top stainless-steel tanks, with selected yeasts. Maturation lasted for 16 months in oak barriques, of which 18% were new. The wine displays concentrated aromas of cassis, black olive and dried tobacco that leads to a palate of great energy, with red fruits and liquorice framed by dark chocolate laced tannins. Te Kahu means &#8216;the cloak&#8217; in te reo Maori and refers to the mist that envelops Giants Winery in the Tukituki Valley. Legend has it that this mist was used to protect a mythical Maori maiden from the sun as she visited her lover Te Mata.</p>
<h5>Food Pairing</h5>
<p>Pairs perfectly with Braised lamb.</p>
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		<title>Craggy Range Martinborough Pinot Noir 2021</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Philippa Mitchell]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:27:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<h5>94 points &#124; Wine Enthusiast</h5>
<p id="critic_description3" class="common-desc description-critic_description3">"You can tell a Pinot-loving Aussie (winemaker Julian Grounds) made this (Craggy Range Martinborough Pinot Noir 2021). The focus is firmly on the succulent fruit and is it hard to resist. Plump juicy black cherry, blueberry and blackberry fruit come rushing out of the glass, followed by florals, spice and mushroom. The palate is round and silky, with oodles of fruit and a gentle line of supportive and softly spicy tannins. It's balanced and crowd-pleasing but also capable of aging—and becoming more savory and complex—until 2033 or so."</p>
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<p>Straight away the bright cherry with purple hue leaps from the glass of the Craggy Range Martinborough Pinot Noir 2021. Scents of wild strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, soft savoury spice and white truffle notes are all in abundance on the nose. The palate has so much excitement with acidity so remarkably fresh yet not overwhelming and doesn’t detract from the silky soft tannins and velvety mouthfeel. Beautifully varietal. A surprising wine with a very long road ahead, if you can wait. If not, have it with your duck&#8230;</p>
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<p>The Pinot Noir fruit comes from the Wairarapa subregion of Martinborough, in the southeastern corner of the North Island. The soils contains layers of ancient weathered volcanic ash, which has reacted with the rocks and hastened their decomposition to a point where they can be easily broken. This soil produces exceptional Pinot Noir, which stylistically shows incredible complexity, a reserved intellectual feel, and great length. The vines are VSP trained to allow appropriate airflow and capture sunlight. Following the practises used by viticulturist François Dal, pruning techniques are being evolved to improve sap flow and reduce trunk disease. Working towards a more organic approach, herbicides are being minimised, cover crops are being introduced, and the vineyard team is moving towards a more organic-based spray programme. The grapes are hand-harvested.</p>
<p>This fruit was carefully sorted before being 100% destemmed. Fermentation took place with selected and indigenous yeasts in open-topped stainless-steel tanks and French oak vats. The wine was aged in French oak barriques for eight months, 21% of which were new.</p>
<p>For more information about <a href="https://iconica.wine/the-wineries/child-winery-craggy-range-wines" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Craggy Range wines click here</a> or visit their <a href="https://craggyrange.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website here.</a></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Philippa Mitchell]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:14:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<h5 id="critic_description3" class="common-desc description-critic_description3">93 points &#124; Wine Enthusiast</h5>
<p class="common-desc description-critic_description3">"This was Aussie winemaker and Pinot-expert Julian Grounds's first year as Craggy's winemaker. The change of hands shows in all the best ways. This is both elegant and sturdy, with lightness to the black cherry, blueberry and strawberry fruit, and depth in the form of earthy spice, violets, crushed stone and slightly charred meaty nuance. In the mouth, fruit feels ripe and fleshy, ensconced in succulent tannins with a wonderfully long, supple “peacock's tail” finish, as Grounds call it. Drink now–2028." Christina Pickard</p>
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<p>The Craggy Range Martinborough Pinot Noir 2019 is a firm and distinctive wine. With a muscular tannic backbone that adds some appealing tension to the dark spiced plum and tobacco notes. An edge of acidity keeps the flavours energetic and lively.</p>
<p>Craggy Range Martinborough Pinot Noir is a quintessentially elegant New Zealand wine that encapsulates the distinctive characteristics of the Martinborough region. With a lush, deep ruby color, this Pinot Noir offers a captivating aroma of black cherry, plum, and hints of spice. On the palate, it reveals a beautiful balance of red berry flavors, supported by subtle oak undertones. The wine impresses with its delicate structure, displaying silky tannins and a lengthy, refined finish. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, Craggy Range Martinborough Pinot Noir showcases the unique terroir of its origin, resulting in a wine that is both enchanting and expressive.</p>
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<p>The Pinot Noir fruit comes from the Wairarapa subregion of Martinborough, in the southeastern corner of the North Island. The soils contains layers of ancient weathered volcanic ash, which has reacted with the rocks and hastened their decomposition to a point where they can be easily broken. This soil produces exceptional Pinot Noir, which stylistically shows incredible complexity, a reserved intellectual feel, and great length. The vines are VSP trained to allow appropriate airflow and capture sunlight. Following the practises used by viticulturist François Dal, pruning techniques are being evolved to improve sap flow and reduce trunk disease. Working towards a more organic approach, herbicides are being minimised, cover crops are being introduced, and the vineyard team is moving towards a more organic-based spray programme. The grapes are hand-harvested.</p>
<p>This fruit was carefully sorted before being 100% destemmed. Fermentation took place with selected and indigenous yeasts in open-topped stainless-steel tanks and French oak vats. The wine was aged in French oak barriques for eight months, 21% of which were new.</p>
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<p>For more information about <a href="https://iconica.wine/the-wineries/child-winery-craggy-range-wines" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Craggy Range wines click here</a> or visit their <a href="https://craggyrange.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website here.</a></p>
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		<title>Craggy Range &#8216;Gimblett Gravels&#8217; Syrah 2019</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:43:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<h5 id="critic_description3" class="common-desc description-critic_description3">96 points &#124; Bob Campbell MW</h5>
<div class="common-desc description-critic_description3">"Trophy winner at the Hawke's Bay Wine Show. Mainly MS clone, fermented with 20% whole-bunch, 15 months in oak (25% new). Dense syrah with red-fleshed plum, cassis, a hint of floral and black pepper. It sits on the cusp between blockbuster and finesse with a nod in both directions. Graphite tannins. Great now but will age. 19 OCT 2020." Drink 2020 - 2029</div>
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<h5>93 points &#124; Tom Cannavan</h5>
<p>"From the excellent 2019 vintage, and again from the Gravels, 18% of this was whole-bunch fermented with indigenous yeasts, and it spent 14 months in barriques of French oak, 25% new. Very vibrant in colour, there's a cool, schist and gravel aspect to the nose, over taut red fruit, a sheen of oak. On the palate the wine opens, still with that taut, gravel and graphite cool, but the cherry and red plum fruit is both bright and deep, supported by some understated oak, into a long, poised finish. Impressive young wine."</p>
<h5>94 points &#124; James Suckling</h5>
<h5>90 points &#124; Vinous</h5>
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<h5>Tasting Notes</h5>
<p>A deep red with vibrant purple hues. Aromas of violet, dark rose, cracked pepper, and boysenberry shine. The palate has pure fruit, balanced acidity, and fine, dusty tannins. A long, elegant finish adds depth.</p>
<p>This Syrah offers intense aromatics, featuring lavender and sweet cherry. The structured palate balances concentration and finesse beautifully.</p>
<h5>Gimblett Gravels</h5>
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<p>Once labeled Block 14 Syrah, this wine originates from a Heritage clone brought to New Zealand 150 years ago. For premium Syrah with a true sense of place, few wines compare.</p>
<p>The Gimblett Gravels district in Hawke&#8217;s Bay lies on the ancient Ngaruroro River bed. The river changed course in 1867, uncovering soils ideal for viticulture. With low altitude and nearby sea breezes, the area enjoys a temperate maritime climate. The stony soil retains warmth, creating Hawke&#8217;s Bay&#8217;s warmest vineyard site. This moderated warmth preserves the wine&#8217;s floral and aromatic qualities.</p>
<p>The soils include greywacke stones, silt, and sand, reaching depths of 40 meters. These stones absorb and radiate heat, aiding grape ripening. The fast-draining soils control vine growth, producing ripe, structured reds with &#8220;Gimblett Dust&#8221; character, marked by minerality and dusty notes.</p>
<p>Harvested by both hand and machine, the fruit was sorted and mostly destemmed, with 10% whole-bunch fermentation. The wine fermented in open-top stainless steel tanks and oak vats, then aged in French oak (23% new) for 15 months.</p>
<h5>Vintage &amp; Winemaking</h5>
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<p>The 2019 vintage yielded low quantities but exceptional quality. Many Hawke&#8217;s Bay producers consider it their best red vintage. The season provided ample sunshine without extreme heat, ensuring balanced, expressive wines.</p>
<p>This wine is 60% hand-harvested with 11% whole-bunch fermentation and 22% new oak aging.</p>
<h5>Food Matching</h5>
<p>This 93-point Syrah from Gimblett Gravels pairs excellently with pan-fried lamb chops and other red meat dishes.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<h5>94 points &#124; James Suckling (2021 Vintage)</h5>
<p>"Very attractive blackberry and brambleberry aromas with hints of oyster shell and ink aromas that follow through to a medium body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. Nice dryness and fine austerity at the end giving a crushed stone sensation. Drink or hold."</p>
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<p>Once labeled Block 14 Syrah, this wine originates from a Heritage clone brought to New Zealand 150 years ago. For premium Syrah with a true sense of place, few wines compare.</p>
<p>The Gimblett Gravels district in Hawke’s Bay lies on the ancient Ngaruroro River bed. The river changed course in 1867, uncovering soils ideal for viticulture. With low altitude and nearby sea breezes, the area enjoys a temperate maritime climate. The stony soil retains warmth, creating Hawke’s Bay’s warmest vineyard site. This moderated warmth preserves the wine’s floral and aromatic qualities.</p>
<p>The soils include greywacke stones, silt, and sand, reaching depths of 40 meters. These stones absorb and radiate heat, aiding grape ripening. The fast-draining soils control vine growth, producing ripe, structured reds with “Gimblett Dust” character, marked by minerality and dusty notes.</p>
<p>Harvested by both hand and machine, the fruit was sorted and mostly destemmed, with 10% whole-bunch fermentation. The wine fermented in open-top stainless steel tanks and oak vats, then aged in French oak (23% new) for 15 months.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>One of New Zealand's top Bordeaux blend reds and extremely limited in supply</em></p>
<h5>97 points &#124; Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review</h5>
<p>The Craggy Range Sophia 2021 is “A blend of merlot and cabernet franc from the Gimblett Gravels district. Beautifully scented wine with intense cherry/berry, dark-fleshed plum, a suggestion of floral and spicy French oak flavours. Well-structured wine with gently mouthwatering acidity and an impressively lengthy finish. Should age well”</p>
<h5>96 points &#124; Huon Hooke, The Real Review</h5>
<p>Craggy Range Sophia 2021 is "A classy red that should richly reward a little cellar time."</p>
<h5>96 points &#124; Stephen Wong MW, The Real Review</h5>
<p>"Leave it alone in a cellar for at least five years to gestate"</p>
<h5>96 points &#124; Cam Douglas</h5>
<p>"A sophisticated and complex bouquet, there’s ripeness and power, shape and form, concentration and allure. On the palate a delicious wine led by the savoury dark fruited power of the Cabernet Franc, tempered and softened by the Merlot. Firm tannins and acid line ensure both texture and longevity are in play and combined with the core fruits of plum and blackberry, spice and some new leather, this is a wine to savour and adore. Can you tell I like this wine a lot, it’s delicious. Best drinking from 2026 through 2036."</p>
<h5 class="quaternary-headline-light reviewer">95 points &#124; Wine Enthusiast</h5>
<p>"There's an unmistakably minty, dried herbal edge, of the Craggy Range Sophia 2021, which, when combined with leafy black currant and fleshy plum, makes for an evocative, winter-warming aroma profile. There's stuffing to the palate, the plummy fruit, graphite and spiced tannins fill the mouth, yet it manages a light breezy feel, too, thanks to a cool edge of acidity." <span class="taster">Christina Pickard</span></p>
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<h5 class="woocommerce-product-details__short-description">Background</h5>
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<p>A refined and elegant hand-crafted Merlot-dominant blend that represents both the vigneron’s art and an inherent understanding of the land, ensuring ‘Sophia’ is the finest expression of the terroir and the people. ‘Sophia’, meaning ‘wisdom’ in Greek mythology, pays tribute to the goddess of knowledge and experience, information and understanding &#8211; a philosophy adopted by our winemakers and viticulturists when crafting this wine.</p>
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<h5>Tasting Note</h5>
<p>Deep, garnet red. The Craggy Range Sophia 2021 has an openness rarely seen in this wine owing to a perfect summer of heat and dry days. Subtle notes of wild thyme and sage seamlessly blend with plum, fruit cake and brioche. The mid-palate suppleness and sweetness are already so enticing and sure to appeal to loyal followers of this wine. A delicious release.</p>
<h5>In the Vineyard</h5>
<p>A very warm spring brought forward the growing season. Summer was mild but with minimal rain days, producing low yields.</p>
<h5>In the Cellar</h5>
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<li>Destemmed &#8211; 100%</li>
<li>Fermentation Vessel &#8211; Closed top French oak cuves</li>
<li>Fermentation- Inoculated</li>
<li>Barrel Type &#8211; French oak barriques</li>
<li>New Barrel % &#8211; 33%</li>
<li>Maturation &#8211; 17 months</li>
<li>Fining &#8211; Yes</li>
<li>Filtration &#8211; Yes – coarse filtration</li>
<li>Bottled &#8211; Nov-22</li>
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<h5 class="quaternary-headline-light reviewer">99 points &#124; Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review</h5>
<p class="quaternary-headline-light reviewer"><span style="font-size: 16px;">"Craggy Range Le Sol Syrah 2019 is a "Dense, intense and complex syrah that combines power and finesse. A deep, dark wine with a heady perfume and dark berry, plum, violet and pepper-spice flavours. Clearly a wine worth cellaring, although it is deliciously drinkable now." (tasted March 2021)</span></p>
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<div>"This top-end Syrah comes from the gravel soils of the Gimblett Gravels viticultural area. It is made with 65% whole bunches, in a mix of open-top French oak cuves and stainless steel, fermented with indigenous yeast and aged 17 months in French oak barriques, 38% new. There's immediately huge concentration evident, a deep-set black fruit, ebony and chestnut depth, sizzling bacon fat and yet a hint of sweet spices and floral lift. On the palate the oak is a touch resinous at the moment, but there's so much packed into this smooth, dense wine, the creamy acidity and fine tannin structure also promising longevity. Arguably better in a few years I suspect and will cellar for 10 years easily."</div>
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<p>The Craggy Range Le Sol Syrah 2019 is deep and dark with a purple hue. An overwhelming presence that suggests this wine will live to be iconic. The nose is flush with mulberry, violets, lavender and cocoa. While young and vibrant with taut tannins, the palate is complex, deep and intoxicating – so much dark, black fruit, changing with each mouthful.</p>
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<p>Le Sol (French: the soil) is born of the renowned Gimblett Gravels viticultural appellation, with its gravelly soils attracting the sun in summer and insulating the vines in winter. The vines are planted in the stoniest parts of the vineyard to a heritage clone of Syrah brought to New Zealand in the 1840s. Intensively hand managed, the grapes reveal a deep dark Syrah with purple hues. The Le Sol is always aromatically pure with a luscious yet elegant mid-palate and a distinctive fine tannin finish.</p>
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<h5>In the Vineyard</h5>
<p>Wet up until Christmas, then dry and warm through ripening peroid. Iconic.</p>
<h5>In the Cellar</h5>
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<li>100% Hand harvested</li>
<li>Whole Bunch- 65%</li>
<li>Destemmed &#8211; 35%</li>
<li>Fermentation Vessel &#8211; Open top french cuve and closed top stainless</li>
<li>Fermentation &#8211; Indigenous</li>
<li>Barrel Type &#8211; French oak barriques</li>
<li>New Barrel % &#8211; 38%</li>
<li>Maturation &#8211; 17 months</li>
<li>Fining- No</li>
<li>Filtration- Yes – coarse filtration</li>
<li>Bottled- Dec -20</li>
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<h5>Food Match</h5>
<p>Braised beef, strong blue-based cheese</p>
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<div class="font-bemboStd text-lg leading-9 text-grey-400 ml-5 pt-1">Craggy Range Le Sol Syrah 2021 "Inky, intense colour with great aroma depth and flavours suggesting cassis, dark-fleshed plum, dark chocolate, black pepper, violets and concentrated berries. Powerful wine that is built for the long haul with an impressive structure of fine, ripe, powdery tannins that balance fruit sweetness. Perhaps a little closed at this stage but full of promise."</div>
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<div class="flex ml-3 items-center" style="text-align: center;"><em>'New World Winery of the Year' - Wine Enthusiast 2014<br />
</em><em>Four Star Winery Rating - Seventh Great Pinot Noir Classification 2014, Matthew Dukes &#38; Tyson Stelz</em></div>
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<h5>Tasting Note</h5>
<p>The Craggy Range Le Sol Syrah 2021 has a &#8220;very dark purple core. Abundant sweet, black fruits lead the bouquet, notably boysenberry and blueberry aromas. The tannin structure of the wine is exemplary and seamless from start to finish. The wine shows considerable drinkability in its youth, and the intensity is the highest in several years. One of our finest examples of Le Sol.&#8221; &#8211; <i>Craggy Range Winery</i></p>
<h5 class="woocommerce-product-details__short-description">Background</h5>
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<p>Le Sol (French: the soil) is born of the renowned Gimblett Gravels viticultural appellation, with its gravelly soils attracting the sun in summer and insulating the vines in winter. The vines are planted in the stoniest parts of the vineyard to a heritage clone of Syrah brought to New Zealand in the 1840s. Intensively hand managed, the grapes reveal a deep dark Syrah with purple hues. Le Sol is always aromatically pure with a luscious yet elegant mid-palate and a distinctive fine tannin finish.</p>
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<h5>In the Vineyard</h5>
<p>An exceptionally warm spring expedited the onset of the growing season. Subsequently, the mild summer, coupled with minimal rainfall, yielded lower volumes. This combination resulted in near-ideal ripening conditions for Syrah, enhancing the overall quality of the harvest. Warm and dry from Christmas onwards. Exceptional</p>
<h5>In the Cellar</h5>
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<li>Whole Bunch &#8211; 27%</li>
<li>Destemmed &#8211; 73%</li>
<li>Fermentation Vessel- Open top French oak cuves</li>
<li>Fermentation &#8211; Indigenous</li>
<li>Barrel Type- French and Austrian oak barriques and puncheons</li>
<li>New Barrel %- 32%</li>
<li>Maturation &#8211; 17 months</li>
<li>Fining &#8211; No</li>
<li>Filtration &#8211; Yes – coarse filtration</li>
<li>Bottled &#8211; Dec -22</li>
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<p>For more information about <a href="https://iconica.wine/the-wineries/child-winery-craggy-range-wines" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Craggy Range wines click here</a> or visit their <a href="https://craggyrange.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website here.</a></p>
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		<title>Craggy Range &#8216;Te Kahu&#8217; Gimblett Gravels 2023</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:12:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Craggy Range 'Te Kahu' Gimblett Gravels 2023 is a deep dark red in colour. The bouquet shows bold aromatics of black fruits. Boysenberry, blackberry and plum dominate the subtle varietal aromatics of fresh mint and thyme with cinnamon showing from its time in oak. The palate is fresh and lively. Lovely fine tannins surround a ripe core of sweet fruit with good acidity providing balance and length on the finish.</p>
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<h5>In the Winery</h5>
<p>The Craggy Range &#8216;Te Kahu&#8217; Gimblett Gravels 2023 is a Bordeaux inspired blend of Merlot (49%), Cabernet Sauvignon (34%), Cabernet Franc (12%), Malbec (3%) and Petit Verdot (2%). At the winery, fermentation took place in closed top stainless-steel tanks, with selected yeasts. Maturation lasted for 16 months in oak barriques, of which 18% were new.</p>
<h5>Background</h5>
<p>Te Kahu means &#8216;the cloak&#8217; in te reo Maori and refers to the mist that envelops Giants Winery in the Tukituki Valley. Legend has it that this mist was used to protect a mythical Maori maiden from the sun as she visited her lover Te Mata. This is a wine of richness and an abundance of black fruit flavours and a long structured finish.</p>
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<p>For more information about <a href="https://iconica.wine/the-wineries/child-winery-craggy-range-wines" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Craggy Range wines click here</a> or visit their <a href="https://craggyrange.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website here.</a></p>
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