NHB. Black cherry, smooth tannic paste, finely balanced and softly textured. There's a lack of depth and distance on the palate that seems a bit remiss, however. Was this a lighter vintage? Richard Hemming MW Drinking beautifully now, this Bordeaux blend from Craggy Range keeps getting better year after year. Subtle, layered with notes of cedar, cassis and blackberries. This is a beautifully composed red and is one of the best Bordeaux blends made in New Zealand. As usual a ridiculously heavy bottle from this producer. Perhaps aimed at the American market? A Bordeaux blend that includes Petit Verdot. Dark lustrous crimson. Very complex, multi-layered nose. Definitely Kiwi with marked sweetness at first and then notable acidity - no carbon copy of bordeaux - but grown up with a dry not drying finish. Satisfying. Does taste like sucking stones on the finish. A strong statement. Appetising. Not yet ready. Jancis Robinson