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Craggy Range - Gimblett Gravels - Syrah
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The medium-bodied 2016 Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Syrah is a violet-perfumed, red-fruited and peppery Syrah that should be consumed in its youth. It's not the richest or most textured offering from the Gravels, but it's fun to drink, showing off the variety's potential for early-drinking charm.
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- Type
- Red
- Producer
- Craggy Range
- Country
- New Zealand
- Appellation
- Gimblett Gravels
- Region
- Hawkes Bay
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- Serving
- 16° - 18° C
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About this wine
Craggy Range is a renowned winery located in the Gimblett Gravels region of New Zealand. The winery is known for producing some of the finest Syrah wines in the world, thanks to the unique terroir of the region. The stony soils of the Gimblett Gravels are ideal for growing Syrah grapes, and the winery uses sustainable farming practices and minimal intervention in the winemaking process to allow the grapes to express their natural character.
The first vintage of Craggy Range Syrah was produced in 1999, and it quickly gained a reputation for its quality. The wine is full-bodied with intense aromas of blackberry, black pepper, and spice. On the palate, the wine is rich and complex with flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and tobacco. The tannins are firm but well-integrated, giving the wine a long and elegant finish.
Overall, Craggy Range is a winery that is dedicated to producing wines of exceptional quality that reflect the unique terroir of the Gimblett Gravels region. The Syrah is a standout wine that is sure to impress even the most discerning wine connoisseur.
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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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