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Craggy Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Syrah
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Craggy Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Syrah

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WINERY INFORMATION Vineyard In 1876 the floods in New Zealand rsquo s region of Hawkes Bay turned some rivers into the land After the floods subsided the Ngaruroro River had changed its course and a vista of gravel was left behind on a latitude of 39 2S in a warm sun-filled valley greened lightl with spring rains Some were farmed by the Gimblett family but by most it was seen as a useless wasteland only fit to quarry So a quarry began hellip almost until the local vignerons saved the land for wine Winemaking The blending of these different parcels combines to create a wine that is truly distinct and appealing nbsp The vines originate from a Heritage clone of Syrah brought to New Zealand approximately 150 years ago It produces a wine with an aromatic lift of floral and pepper aromatics and a lushness and denseness on the palate combined with fresh and fine natural acidity TASTING NOTES Inky purple red with a vibrant hue Aromatically expressive with notes of boysenberry lavender sandalwood and freshly cracked pepper The palate has a lovely round feel of ripe fleshy fruit and an elegant line of fine minerally tannins finishing dry Cellaring Recommended cellaring 6 - 10 years from vintage Food Pairing Lamb and venison

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2015
$39.83 each - in a pack of 12
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WINERY INFORMATION Vineyard In 1876 the floods in New Zealand rsquo s region of Hawkes Bay turned some rivers into the land After the floods subsided the Ngaruroro River had changed its course and a vista of gravel was left behind on a latitude of 39 2S in a warm sun-filled valley greened lightly with spring rains Some were farmed by the Gimblett family but by most it was seen as a useless wasteland only fit to quarry So a quarry began hellip almost until the local vignerons saved the land for wine Winemaking The blending of these different parcels combines to create a wine that is truly distinct and appealing nbsp The vines originate from a Heritage clone of Syrah brought to New Zealand approximately 150 years ago It produces a wine with an aromatic lift of floral and pepper aromatics and a lushness and denseness on the palate combined with fresh and fine natural acidity TASTING NOTES Inky purple red with a vibrant hue Aromatically expressive with notes of boysenberry lavender sandalwood and freshly cracked pepper The palate has a lovely round feel of ripe fleshy fruit and an elegant line of fine minerally tannins finishing dry Cellaring Recommended cellaring 6 - 10 years from vintage Food Pairing Lamb and venison

Vintage: 2015

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