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Craggy Range Te Kahu Merlot - 2006(W-1201)

Craggy Range Te Kahu Merlot
Fresh, Fruity Smooth & Elegant

Winery Story

A tale of two families: Terry Peabody and his family had searched for ten years to find the place and the people that could fulfill a dream ... (more...)— that they could make some of the best wine in the world.It was this notion of legacy — to create something greater than the here and now — that led Terry Peabody in 1997 to Steve Smith and to the development of Craggy Range. Together they set a plan to buy the best vineyard land, select some parcels of grapes grown by the country’s best farmers, and to choose a place for their homes, cellars and country restaurant. Their aim was to make single-vineyard wines — wines that are true expressions of the vineyard’s terroir — that will compete with the best in the world.

Tasting Note

Dense garnet color with vivid purple hues. Dark plum and cassis fruits dominate the nose, supported by cedar, thyme and vanilla characters. ... (more...)Deep weighty fruit on the palate is supported by layers of ripe tannin, soft natural acids and a rich long finish.

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Andy A.'s taste profile Andy A. Andy A.
October 28, 2008
Dark fruit flavors, blackberries with silky tannins and a smooth finish.


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