Deep hue: vigorous purple. Aromas of cassis and vanilla. Such generous
fruit, a gush of mulberries, blackcurrants and damsons. Ripe but firm
tannins - great for keeping. Oak, fruit and tannin all so
well-integrated. Excellent prospect. Now-2014

Product Code: ESK305

The Kiwis began lauding the virtues of the Gimlett Gravels a few years ago, making allusions (if not comparisons) to the more famed gravels in that rather important corner of France near Bordeaux. Here is a Gimlett Gravels wine, from the Cornerstone & Ngakirikiri Vineyards, and from the splendid 2005 vintage in Hawkes Bay. It’s already rather grand, but it will age gracefully too.