Craggy Range Hawke’s Bay Rosé is a refined, bone-dry, Provence-inspired expression from the famed Gimblett Gravels. Bright, mineral and delicately fruited, it glides across the palate with elegance and freshness — a sophisticated New Zealand rosé with real finesse.
Tasting Notes & Experience
Delicate pale salmon in the glass with aromas of ripe melon, floral tones and crushed stones. The palate is vibrant yet silky, offering red berries, pomegranate and citrus peel. Bone dry with a clean mineral line, it finishes long, refreshing and moreish.
Key Details
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Winery: Craggy Range
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Varietal: 80% Merlot, 20% Tempranillo
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Region: Gimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
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Vintage: 2024
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ABV: 13%
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Volume: 750ml
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Other: Gluten-free, Sustainable winegrowing practices
Craftsmanship & Story
Founded in 1998, Craggy Range set out to create benchmark single-vineyard wines that speak clearly of their place. The Gimblett Gravels, with its ancient river stones and warm, inland climate, offers perfect conditions for Merlot and Tempranillo. For this rosé, individual parcels are selected for purity and freshness before gentle pressing to preserve delicacy, structure and the hallmark mineral edge of the region.
Special Features
A rosé crafted in a distinctly Provence-inspired style — pale, dry and elegant. Early harvesting protects freshness; soft pressing ensures subtle colour and lifted aromatics. The gravel-rich soils lend the wine its signature savoury thread and clean, stony finish.
Recognition & Accolades
Awarded for its elegance, freshness and refined Hawke’s Bay expression, this rosé has earned strong praise across recent vintages.
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Trophy – Bayleys Hawke's Bay Wine Awards (2025 vintage)
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93/100 Points – Cameron Douglas MS (2024 vintage)
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93/100 Points – Bob Campbell MW (2023 vintage)
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93/100 Points – Cameron Douglas MS (2022 vintage)
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91/100 Points – Richard Caro (2021 vintage)
These accolades highlight its precision, mineral finesse and consistently polished style.
Food Pairings
Ideal with melon and prosciutto, citrus-bright summer salads or creamy goat cheese. Its crisp acidity complements grilled prawns, seared salmon or Mediterranean tapas. Delicious with lightly spiced Thai dishes — always best served well chilled.
Perfect for Gifting or Sipping
Elegant, versatile and beautifully balanced — a standout choice for relaxed lunches, entertaining or thoughtful gifting.
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