A classic Bordeaux-style blend from Gimblett Gravels, praised for its depth and complexity, and rated 93 points by James Suckling.
Features a concentrated nose with cassis, black olive, and dried tobacco, and a palate with red fruits, liquorice, and dark chocolate-laced tannins.
With a structured, chiselled finish, this wine is wonderful now but will continue to develop beautifully through 2030, making it an excellent choice for both current enjoyment and aging.
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Description
The Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Te Kahu 2021 stands out with its deep crimson red color and vibrant, concentrated nose, offering alluring notes of cassis, black olive, and dried tobacco. This Bordeaux-style blend showcases a wonderful energy that highlights red fruit and liquorice flavors, all framed by dark chocolate-infused tannins. The wine’s classical structure is complemented by dusty, fine-grain tannins that lead to a long, chiselled finish.
Rated 93 points by James Suckling, the Te Kahu 2021 is already delightful but has the potential to evolve further with a few years of aging. It pairs beautifully with braised meats and benefits from decanting an hour before serving. This wine reflects the exceptional quality of the Gimblett Gravels terroir and promises an impressive drinking experience through 2030
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Blackcurrant, Smoky, Tobacco
Palate:Dark Chocolate, Liquorice, Red Fruits
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Game
Red Meat
Description
The Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Te Kahu 2021 stands out with its deep crimson red color and vibrant, concentrated nose, offering alluring notes of cassis, black olive, and dried tobacco. This Bordeaux-style blend showcases a wonderful energy that highlights red fruit and liquorice flavors, all framed by dark chocolate-infused tannins. The wine’s classical structure is complemented by dusty, fine-grain tannins that lead to a long, chiselled finish.
Rated 93 points by James Suckling, the Te Kahu 2021 is already delightful but has the potential to evolve further with a few years of aging. It pairs beautifully with braised meats and benefits from decanting an hour before serving. This wine reflects the exceptional quality of the Gimblett Gravels terroir and promises an impressive drinking experience through 2030
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Blackcurrant, Smoky, Tobacco
Palate:
Dark Chocolate, Liquorice, Red Fruits
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Game
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Blackcurrant, Smoky, Tobacco
Dark Chocolate, Liquorice, Red Fruits
Cheese
Game
Red Meat