Craggy Range Le Sol Syrah Gimblett Gravels 2016
Sweet blackberries complemented by subtle hints of bark, cocoa and freshly cracked black pepper.
| Winemaker | Julian Grounds |
|---|---|
| Organic | No |
| Reviewer | Bob Campbell MW |
| SKU | 300318 |
| ABV | 13.10% |
Craggy Range's Le Sol Gimblett Gravels is a spicy, chocolatey warm fruits Syrah from the renowned Gimblett Gravels appellation in the Hawke's Bay region.
Fruit was hand-harvested and aged in (35% new) French oak barriques to add complexity.
Craggy Range is a family-owned winery, spectacularly situated in the shadow of Te Mata Peak in the premium Hawke's Bay winegrowing region of New Zealand. Craggy Range produces a portfolio of quality wines including the iconic Prestige, Family and Appellation collections, as well as Limited Editions from exceptional winery-owned vineyards in Hawkes Bay, Martinborough and Marlborough.
“Nicely perfumed and typically dense, rich syrah with a lovely texture and firm, rounded tannins. Powerful yet elegant wine with plum, berry and mixed spice flavours together with an interesting savoury edge.” Bob Campbell
“Full-bodied, supple and nicely balanced at this early age, with spicy detailed aromas including some stemmy whole-bunch nuances. Elegant, supple, soft-tannin palate. Possibly the best Le Sol to date.” Huon Hooke