Craggy Range Merlot, Gimblett Gravels Vineyard 2020
New Zealand, Gimblett Gravels
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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Description
Bright crimson red in colour with a purple hue. Impressive perfume, with subtle notes of brioche and black liquorice underneath. It slides across the palate with crushed blue fruits and plummy richness, but with a flicker of firm chocolate laced tannins and fresh acid keeping vibrancy. Approachable now, although rewards with patience.
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
0.0 g/l residual sugar
5.79 g/l acidity
3.58 pH
Vineyard
Yield: 60 hl/ha
Vinification
100% destemmed grapes, fermented in stainless steel vessels.
Maturation
Matured for 13 months in French oak barriques
Bottling
Closure: Screw top