Craggy Range 2021 Te Kahu 750ml

The 2021 Te Kahu Gimblett Gravels Vineyard is structurally firm and yet populated by a flow of silky red fruit. In the mouth, the acidity and tannins are so finely intertwined that it is hard to feel where one stops and the other begins. This is a blend of 49% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot. It is an elegant wine that speaks clearly of its place, in its austere tannins and lean mineral finish. 14% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.

Score: 92 points -- Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate, 2025