Craggy Range Vineyards Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Te Kahu 2011

Vibrant, deep color with purple hues. Fresh aromatics of dark cherry, plum, and dried herbs. The palate is lithe with balanced acidity and rich tannin, providng a youthful backbone to the lovely, sweet-fruited core.

69% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 9% Malbec. Craggy Range is a family-owned winery specializing in the production of single-vineyard wines. Te Kahu (the kaahoo) means "the cloak" and takes its name from the cloak of mist that covers the hills around their Giants Winery. This traditional wine is a proprietary blend of different red grapes grown in their Gimblett Gravels vineyard. The proportions change to reflect every vintage and to ensure their "house style" is preserved. Te Kahu is a wine of richness, with lovely black-fruit flavors, hints of spice, and a long, fine, graceful finish.