planted in 1976 on their own roots
the grapes were meticulously destemmed and pressed
it's lively
rounded expression of red berry fruit
20% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre totally de-stemmed with ferment up to 3 weeks and aged 2/3 in tank and 1/3 in barrel for 18 months before assembling and bottling and ageing another 4 months under cork before sale
Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Te Kahu Methode Traditionnelle planted in 1976 on theirTe Kahu, meaning the cloak in te reo Mori, pays homage to the ethereal mist that drapes Giants Winery in the Tukituki Valley. According to legend, this veil of mist shielded a mythical Mori maiden from the sun as she journeyed to meet her beloved, Te Mata. True to its name, this wine is rich and enveloping, layered with luscious black fruit and a long, structured finish that lingers gracefully. 49% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc,