Craggy Range Te Kahu Gimblett Gravels Single Vineyard Red Blend 2022

This may be Merlot-dominant, but the two Cab varieties make their mark via savory herbs and spice, graphite and toasted dark chocolate. There’s plenty of appealing dark cherry and blackberry fruit notes here, too. A lovely lift of acidity, fine, savory tannins, violets and and tangy blue and blackberry fruit linger to a long finish. Elegant, expressive, well made and a bargain for the quality. Editors’ Choice. Score – 94. (Christina Pickard, Wine Enthusiast, May 1, 2025)