Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $19.76Original NZD 34.95≈ €17.58 · £14.85 | craggyrange.com ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 0.5 g/L
pH 3.68
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 49% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec
Drinking Window Enjoy now; cellar for up to 15 years from vintage
Region Gimblett Gravels
Soil Silty soils and stony soils across multiple gimblett gravels blocks
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Multiple blocks of the Gimblett Gravels Estate Vineyard
Fermentation Vessels Closed-top fermenters
Maceration 21 days
Oak Details 22% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak22%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size Barrique
Bottling Date November 2025
Production Details Individual hand-harvested parcels were vinified separately at moderate temperatures with low-extraction techniques. After an average 21 days on skins, the wine aged for 12 months in French-oak barriques, including 22% new oak, followed by a further six months before fining, filtration and bottling. Finished residual sugar was reported as <0.5 g/L. The producer recommends serving at 16–18°C and decanting, especially while young.
Tasting Notes Deep crimson with a purple hue; concentrated black and blue fruit, black olive, dried tobacco, liquorice and dark-chocolate-laced tannins; vibrant and classically structured.
Food Pairing Slow-cooked beef or lamb, rich pasta dishes, and hard aged cheeses
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 5.84 g/L
Grape Varieties 81% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc
Region Gimblett Gravels
Soil Silty soils and stony soils across multiple gimblett gravels blocks
Sites Multiple blocks of the Gimblett Gravels Estate Vineyard
Fermentation Vessels Closed-top stainless-steel tanks
Oak Details 21% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak21%
Barrel Size Barrique
Bottling Date November 2024
Production Details Entirely hand-harvested fruit was destemmed and fermented in closed-top stainless-steel tanks with inoculated yeast. The wine matured for 16 months in oak barriques, predominantly French, with 21% new oak, before fining, filtration and bottling. Residual sugar was reported as nil.
Tasting Notes Ruby red; fresh raspberry, black cherry, blackcurrant leaf, violets, charred spice, cocoa-powder tannin, dried tobacco and cedar, with a savoury undertone.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.66
Total Acidity 5.82 g/L
Grape Varieties 54% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Drinking Window 1–15 years from vintage
Region Gimblett Gravels
Vineyard Yield 54 hL/ha
Brix at Harvest 23.8°
Fermentation Vessels Closed-top stainless-steel tanks
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Barrel Size Barrique
Bottling Date November 2020
Production Details Twenty percent of the fruit was hand-harvested and 100% was destemmed. Fermentation was inoculated in closed-top stainless-steel tanks. The wine matured for 17 months in oak barriques, with 20% new barrels, before fining, filtration and bottling. Residual sugar was reported as nil.
Tasting Notes Deep crimson; cassis, black olive, dried tobacco and roasted hazelnut, with rich red-to-black fruit and a medium-bodied profile.
Food Pairing Braised lamb
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.1%
pH 3.65
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Grape Varieties 54% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Drinking Window 1–15 years from vintage
Region Gimblett Gravels
Vineyard Yield 54 hL/ha
Brix at Harvest 23.6°
Fermentation Vessels Closed-top stainless-steel tanks
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Barrel Size Barrique
Bottling Date November 2019
Production Details Twenty percent of the fruit was hand-harvested, with 0% whole bunches and 100% destemming. Fermentation was inoculated in closed-top stainless-steel tanks. The wine matured for 17 months in oak barriques, with 20% new barrels, before fining, filtration and bottling. Residual sugar was reported as nil.
Tasting Notes Deep crimson; cassis, black olive, dried tobacco and caramel, with focused dark fruit, fine tannins and classical structure.
Food Pairing Braised lamb
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1141519 | — | — | 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