Craggy Range
- Region
- Gimblett Gravels
- Grape variety
- Merlot,Cabernet Sauvignon,Cabernet Franc,Malbec
- Assets
- Craggy Range_Te Kahu Bottle.jpg
Te kahu means 'the cloak' in Te Reo Maori and refers to the mist that envelops Craggy Range's Giants Winery in the Tuki Tuki Valley. Legend has it that this mist was used to protect a mythical Maori maiden from the sun as she visited her lover Te Mata. This blend of four varieties gives a true expression of our Gimblett Gravels Vineyard. The proportions of the blend change most vintages to reflect conditions of the year and to ensure that we meet a certain house style. It is a wine of richness with an abundance of black fruit flavours and a long structured finish complete with dusty tannins of the area
Tasting note
Dark colour. Bold aromatics of black fruits. Boysenberry, blackberry and plum dominate the subtle varietal aromatics of fresh mint and thyme with cinnamon showing from its time in oak. The palate is fresh and lively. Lovely fine tannins surround a ripe core of sweet fruit with good acidity providing balance and length.
