The best wines of Gimblett Gravels

Discover the best wines of Gimblett Gravels of North Island as well as the best winemakers of Gimblett Gravels and estates of Gimblett Gravels to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Gimblett Gravels and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Gimblett Gravels by region

Looking for a good wine of Gimblett Gravels of North Island among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Gimblett Gravels. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Gimblett Gravels with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Gimblett Gravels

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Gimblett Gravels

Red wines from the region of Gimblett Gravels go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef stew with white wine, leg of lamb with baked potatoes or baked leg of daguet or roe deer.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Gimblett Gravels

On the nose the red wine of the region of Gimblett Gravels. often reveals types of flavors of cream, dried fruit or raisin and sometimes also flavors of red cherry, dark chocolate or butter. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Gimblett Gravels. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Gimblett Gravels

  • 1999With an average score of 4.25/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.23/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.13/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Gimblett Gravels

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Malbec
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Petit Verdot

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Gimblett Gravels

A wine route planned in the region of Gimblett Gravels? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Gimblett Gravels.

Discovering the wine region of Gimblett Gravels

The wine region of Gimblett Gravels is located in the region of Hawke's Bay of North Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Craggy Range or the Domaine Matariki produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gimblett Gravels are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gimblett Gravels often reveals types of flavors of cream, cigar or blackberry jam and sometimes also flavors of black olive, fig or cheese.

In the mouth of Gimblett Gravels is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 34 estates and châteaux in the of Gimblett Gravels, producing 157 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Gimblett Gravels go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Great white wines of Gimblett Gravels

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Gimblett Gravels

White wines from the region of Gimblett Gravels go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of reblochon tartiflette, red tuna steak provençal style or quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Gimblett Gravels

On the nose the white wine of the region of Gimblett Gravels. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, microbio or hazelnut and sometimes also flavors of melon, lemon zest or straw. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Gimblett Gravels. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Gimblett Gravels

  • 2007With an average score of 3.99/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.84/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Gimblett Gravels

  • Chardonnay
  • Viognier
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Verdelho
  • Sauvignon Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Gimblett Gravels

A wine route planned in the region of Gimblett Gravels? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Gimblett Gravels.

    Discover the grape variety: Merlot

    Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

    Great pink wines of Gimblett Gravels

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    Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Gimblett Gravels

    Pink wines from the region of Gimblett Gravels go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of spaghetti with beef balls, lamb shoulder confit or cassoulet of yesteryear.

    Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Gimblett Gravels

    On the nose the pink wine of the region of Gimblett Gravels. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.

    The best vintages in pink wine of Gimblett Gravels

    • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
    • 2019With an average score of 3.70/5
    • 2018With an average score of 3.40/5
    • 2016With an average score of 3.40/5

    The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Gimblett Gravels

    • Merlot
    • Shiraz/Syrah
    • Cabernet Sauvignon

    Discover the grape variety: Viognier

    White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.

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