While we might think of the Gimblett Gravels as a sub-region of New Zealand’s Hawke’s Bay, it actually has no specific geographic indication or appellation status.
Gimblett Gravels is in fact a brand name. It was formed by winegrowers who own the 850 hectares of vines in this district, all planted on what is a very distinct terroir.
Scroll down for tasting notes and scores of the 12 wines from the 2018 Gimblett Gravels selection
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See the tasting notes and scores for the 2018 Gimblett Gravels vintage selection:
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{"wineId":"44506","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"44507","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"44508","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"44509","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"44510","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"44511","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"44512","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"44513","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"44514","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"44515","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"44516","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
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