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Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Merlot 2021 13% 750ml
TASTING NOTE
Bright garnet red with a crimson hue. Charming blue and red fruits vaunt the bouquet, with subtle brioche notes and black liquorice underneath. A warming core with plush blue fruits drives immediate deliciousness, but the dense tannin structure and fresh acid ensure a rewarding future.
FOOD MATCH: Braised lamb CELLARING: 1 to 15 years from vintage
Variety: Merlot Region: Hawke's Bay, Marlborough, Martinborough & Central Otago, New Zealand Winemaker: Julian Grounds