Craggy Range Gimbet Gravels Merlot 2021 Size::1 Bottle “A hint of the chalkiness

“A hint of the chalkiness of the finish of the last is visible here in the aromas – also a small floral accent

This is the first release from the Clos St Mathurin vineyard

Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel (25 days

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Craggy Range Gimbet Gravels Merlot 2021 Size::1 Bottle “A hint of the chalkinessMerlot is the most planted red grape in Hawke's Bay and it's blended here with 15% Cabernet Franc, which adds the deep crimson colour and impressive backbone and structure to this wine. Fermentation was all in stainless steel tanks to retain fruit forward approachability with maturation for 17 months in French oak barriques, which adds smoothness and a velvety texture to this wine. It's dry and tastes of ripe dark fruit.