- Robert Parker (RP) points 94
- Vinous points
Craggy Range - Gimblett Gravels - Le Sol
Vintage
2016
Size
75 cl
Price
€76.20 ex. VAT
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Tasting notes
The 2016 Le Sol is perhaps the most confident, self-assured expression of Syrah to yet emerge from this benchmark producer. I say that because it no longer relies on weight, power and extraction for its impressiveness, but rather on its wonderful fragrance and elegance. Perfumed notes of violets and cracked pepper lead the way, backed by anise and black cherries. It's medium to full-bodied, with a rich, velvety mouthfeel and tremendous length, echoing with hints of clove, cinnamon and sassafras.
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Provenance
- Type
- Red
- Producer
- Craggy Range
- Country
- New Zealand
- Appellation
- Gimblett Gravels
- Region
- Hawkes Bay
Technical
- Vintage
- 2016
- Grapes
- Syrah
- ABV
- 13%
- Size
- 75cl
- Ageing
- Serving
- 16° - 18° C
- Drinking window
Food pairings
Key characteristics
About this wine
Craggy Range - Gimblett Gravels - Le Sol
Craggy Range's Gimblett Gravels - Le Sol is a premium red wine that is sure to impress even the most discerning wine connoisseur. This wine is made from a blend of Syrah grapes grown in the Gimblett Gravels region of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
The taste profile of this wine is complex and rich, with notes of blackberry, plum, and spice. The tannins are firm and well-structured, providing a long and satisfying finish. This wine is best enjoyed with hearty meat dishes, such as roasted lamb or beef.
Craggy Range is a family-owned winery that has been producing high-quality wines since 1997. The winery is located in the heart of Hawke's Bay, which is known for its exceptional wine-growing conditions. The Gimblett Gravels region, in particular, is renowned for producing some of the best Syrah grapes in the world.
Le Sol is one of Craggy Range's flagship wines, and it has received numerous accolades and awards over the years. The wine is named after the French term for "the soil," which reflects the winery's commitment to producing wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region.
If you're looking for a premium red wine that is sure to impress, look no further than Craggy Range's Gimblett Gravels - Le Sol. Whether you're enjoying it with a meal or sipping it on its own, this wine is sure to delight your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
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Producer
Craggy Range
Craggy Range is a New Zealand winery operating from multiple sites across the country's premier wine regions, with significant holdings in both Martinborough in Wairarapa and Hawke's Bay on the North Island. The winery focuses…
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Region
Hawkes Bay
Hawke's Bay is New Zealand's second-largest wine region, located on the east coast of the North Island. The region encompasses diverse topography from coastal plains to inland valleys, with the Hawke's Bay itself providing a…
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Appellation
Gimblett Gravels
Gimblett Gravels is a sub-region of Hawkes Bay in New Zealand's North Island, located in the Heretaunga Plains near Hastings. The area takes its name from the distinctive stony riverbed soils that define its landscape, deposited…
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