Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Craggy Range
Label Name:
 
Gimblett Gravels Syrah
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah (100%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94 pts (Syrah 2021). Vinous ~90. Bob Campbell / The Real Review 95 (2021 notes). Multiple trade and retailer reviews praise 14–15 months oak maturation and site expression

Tasting Note
Perfumed Syrah: violets and lavender over blackberry and bramble, black pepper, smoked meat and crushed stone minerality; fine, ripe tannins and bright acidity with a medium–full, long finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled or roasted lamb, venison, ribeye steak, beef bourguignon; Western BBQ. Asian pairings: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Sichuan beef, char siu, miso-glazed eggplant, spicy Korean stews. Also pairs with aged cheeses and mushroom dishes.

Production Method
Hand and machine harvest; ~10–11% whole-bunch, ~89% destemmed; open-top stainless and oak cuves; selected/indigenous yeasts; 14–15 months in French oak (≈20–25% new).

Vineyard Info
Craggy Range is a family-owned Hawke's Bay estate (late 1990s), focused on single-vineyard expression from premium sites including the Gimblett Gravels. Owners: Terry Peabody and partners; sustainability-focused.