Craggy Range Gimbet Gravels Merlot 2021 bargota For this ‘entry level’ moelleux

For this ‘entry level’ moelleux no botrytised fruit is selected only late harvest with some passerillage

Coster de l'Alzina is an oak-aged red wine with from 100% Carignan old vines

Then a rush of pure refreshment

spice and a savoury twist build in behind

red apples and a hint of musk

Craggy Range Gimbet Gravels Merlot 2021 bargota For this ‘entry level’ moelleuxMerlot is the most planted red grape in Hawke's Bay and it's blended here with 15% Cabernet Franc, which adds the deep crimson colour and impressive backbone and structure to this wine. Fermentation was all in stainless steel tanks to retain fruit forward approachability with maturation for 17 months in French oak barriques, which adds smoothness and a velvety texture to this wine. It's dry and tastes of ripe dark fruit.