red2024 (representative vintage)$45–$90 est.

Gimblett Gravels Merlot Riserva

Hawkes Bay Estate · Hawke's Bay · New Zealand

Gimblett Gravels Merlot Riserva is an red wine from New Zealand, in the Hawke's Bay region (The east coast of New Zealand's North Island, around Napier - one of NZ's most historic wine regions.), made principally from Merlot. a reserve-tier Gimblett Gravels merlot that represents the region's premium bottled expression.

In character, this core tier delivers the classic merlot profile — plum, blackberry, cedar, violet — with the structural stamp of Hawke's Bay and a medium-to-full-bodied presence. This profile reflects published sources, winery information and regional reference material, researched editorially rather than tasted blind.

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Profile at a Glance

Body
Medium-plus
Acidity
Medium
Tannin
Medium
Sweetness
Low
ABV
14–15%
Finish
A step-up Gimblett Gravels merlot showing greater depth, concentration and oak.

Aromas & Flavours

plumblackberrycedarviolet
  • · plum
  • · black cherry
  • · chocolate
  • · soft spice

Food Pairing

  • · beef burgers
  • · roast pork
  • · mushroom risotto
  • · duck
  • · soft cheese

Perfect Pairing Guides

Food guides featuring wines made from this grape.

Serving & Cellaring

Temperature
15–17 °C
Decanting
30–60 minutes
Cellaring
3–8 years

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Where to Buy

Indicative retail: $45–$90. Available through specialist wine retailers, importers and online merchants such as Total Wine, Wine.com and Vivino Marketplace. Prices are editorial estimates and vary by market.