Craggy Range Te Kahu, Gimblett Gravels, New Zealand 2022 1312 The Carte Blanche Rouge

The Carte Blanche Rouge

the result of nine months of intermittent bâtonnage

dried citrus

Dark plum and blackberry compote notes form the core

Craggy Range Te Kahu, Gimblett Gravels, New Zealand 2022 1312 The Carte Blanche RougeThis 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. 94 Pts Wine Enthusiast