Rich, and structured, the newly released 2022 Te Kahu is a Bordeaux-style blend that captures the very essence of our Gimblett Gravels Vineyard. With notes of cedar, cassis, and a hint of tobacco, this vintage is wonderfully expressive and built to age beautifully.
It is well and truly red wine season in New Zealand, this one is a perfect match to enjoy with braised lamb, good friends and a crackling fire.
This vintage, we introduced these new Clayvers to our Gimblett Gravels winery in Hawke’s Bay - these ceramic vessels allow us to age our Pinot Noir with exceptional purity and precision, showcasing a block in its truest form.
Unlike traditional oak, the unique ceramic composition allows gentle oxygen exchange without evaporation, removing the need for topping up. They also give us greater control over oak influence, resulting in Pinot Noir with incredible intensity and a true sense of place. These vessels are now filled with our Prestige Aroha blocks - we look forward to seeing how they evolve.
Our Hawke’s Bay and Martinborough teams recently came together at our Gimblett Gravels winery to taste the first samples from the 2025 vintage - a moment to celebrate both the fruits of our labour and some special team milestones.
“This was the earliest harvest start in Craggy Range’s history - an exciting opportunity to capture Chardonnay at its freshest and explore new possibilities” - Jonathan Hamlet, National Vineyard Manager.
With the early kick-off came a long nine-week harvest - a huge thank you to our dedicated teams for their incredible work throughout the season!