Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $99.51Original NZD 176.00≈ €88.55 · £74.80 | craggyrange.com ↗ |
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
pH 3.59
Total Acidity 6.42 g/L
Grape Varieties 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window Enjoy now or cellar until 2050
Region Gimblett Gravels
Fermentation Vessels Closed-top French-oak cuves
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date December 2021
Production Details The fruit was 100% harvested and sorted by hand, fermented in closed-top French-oak cuves, and matured for 18 months in French-oak barriques, 37% of them new. The wine was fined, coarsely filtered and bottled in December 2021.
Tasting Notes Deep garnet; blackcurrant, anise and bergamot aromas; blackberry, redcurrant and sweet brioche; abundant polished tannins and a balanced sweet-savory character.
Critics Ratings 98 points — Bob Campbell MW; 96 points — Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate; 96 points — Cameron Douglas MS, Decanter
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.66
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Grape Varieties 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window Enjoy now or cellar until 2045
Region Gimblett Gravels
Vineyard Yield 42 hL/ha
Brix at Harvest 24.1°
Fermentation Vessels Closed-top stainless-steel tanks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date December 2020
Production Details The fruit was 100% hand harvested, with 0% whole bunch and 100% destemming. Indigenous fermentation took place in closed-top stainless-steel tanks. The wine matured for 18 months in French-oak barriques, 40% new, and was fined, filtered and bottled in December 2020. Residual sugar was reported as “Nil,” without a numeric value or unit.
Tasting Notes Medium burgundy color with deep intensity; blueberry, ripe leafy herbs, cinnamon and clove; ripe tannins and medium-weight fruit.
Food Pairing Braised beef and strong blue cheese
Critics Ratings 98 points — Bob Campbell MW
2016 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window Enjoy now or cellar until 2045
Region Gimblett Gravels
Sources: craggyrange.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.76%
pH 3.85
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Grape Varieties 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window Enjoy now or cellar until 2037
Region Gimblett Gravels
Vineyard Yield 40 hL/ha
Brix at Harvest 22.85°
Fermentation Vessels Closed-top stainless-steel tanks
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date February 2013
Production Details The vintage followed a warm La Niña summer. Fruit was 100% hand harvested, with 0% whole bunch and 100% destemming. Fermentation was inoculated and conducted in closed-top stainless-steel tanks. The wine matured for 19 months in French-oak barriques, 50% new, and was fined, filtered and bottled in February 2013. Residual sugar was reported as “Nil,” without a numeric value or unit. The stated release date was 1 June 2013.
Tasting Notes Dark garnet; cassis, blackberry, black plum and dried tobacco; firm but elegant tannins, fresh acidity, length and finesse.
Food Pairing Rich red meat
Shop prices
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| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1107090 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
253 Waimarama Road, Havelock North 4294, New Zealand
Phone
+64 6 873 7126
Email
Owner
Mary &
Terry Peabody
Terry Peabody
Cellarmaster
Ben Tombs