Craggy Range Te Kahu, Gimblett Gravels, New Zealand 2022 del Plata and framed by black tea

and framed by black tea

It's certainly not for those seeking Bordeaux-like delicacy or lightweight aromas and flavors

and the wine was lighter

This wine has everything

Craggy Range Te Kahu, Gimblett Gravels, New Zealand 2022 del Plata and framed by black teaThis 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