Craggy Range 'Te Kahu' Gimblett Gravels 2024 750ml

Te Kahu embodies the essence of a Bordeaux-style “vineyard blend,” reflecting planting percentages of the vineyard with a Merlot-dominant composition followed by Cabernet Sauvignon. Crafted from fruit grown in our Gimblett Gravels Estate vineyard, showcaseing ripe black and red fruit flavours with a softer tannin profile, ideal for shorter aging. Sourced from multiple blocks, it harmonises higher-toned red fruit from silty soils with darker, concentrated black fruit from stony blocks, resulting in a blend prioritising drinkability and complexity.

Tasting Note 49% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec.

Deep crimson red with a purple hue. The nose is concentrated, led by notes of black and blue fruits, black olive and dried tobacco. The palate shows vibrant energy, amplifying blue-fruit and liquorice characters, all framed by dark chocolate-laced tannins that deliver a classical structure.