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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2019-te-kahu-gimblett-gravels-vineyard-craggy-range/">2019 Te Kahu ‘Gimblett Gravels Vineyard’, Craggy Range</a> Wine Republic Heros Red Wine

    2019 Te Kahu ‘Gimblett Gravels Vineyard’, Craggy Range

    £2995

    Te Kahu means ‘the cloak’ in Maori and refers to the mist that envelops Giants Winery in the Tukituki Valley. Legend has it that this mist was used to protect a mythical Maori maiden from the sun as she visited her lover Te Mata.

    This wine has concentrated aromas of cassis, black olive and dried tobacco lead to a palate of great energy, with red fruits and liquorice framed by dark chocolate-laced tannins.

    Hawke’s Bay’s Gimblett Gravels winegrowing district lies on the ancient bed of the Ngaruroro River, which changed course in 1867 to expose the soils for possible viticulture. The relatively low altitude and proximity to the sea yet sheltered from the direct effect of the sea breeze, creates a temperate maritime climate. This location, altitude, and the stony soil’s warming influence make it the warmest site in Hawke’s Bay. The lack of excessive heat in the Gimblett Gravels is also a critical factor as it means the aromatic characters in the fruit, which contribute to the floral notes, are retained. The soils are composed of small to medium-sized greywacke stones interspersed with layers of silt and sand down to a depth of at least 40 metres. The stones on the surface absorb sunlight and heat during the day and then radiate heat at night, enhancing the vine’s ripening capacity. The stony soil structure allows for very rapid drainage after rainfall events; the low water-holding ability the vine’s growth to be controlled. The soils in this locality produce rich, ripe, yet elegantly structured red wines with a distinctive mineral, hot stone and fine dusty character, affectionately known as ‘Gimblett Dust’.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2020-maestro-merlot-malbec-cabernet-sauvignon-pegasus-bay/">2020 ‘Maestro’ Merlot, Malbec & Cabernet Sauvignon, Pegasus Bay</a> Red Wine

    2020 ‘Maestro’ Merlot, Malbec & Cabernet Sauvignon, Pegasus Bay

    £4100

    Pegasus Bay is a family-owned estate in North Canterbury’s Waipara Valley, founded by the Donaldson family, pioneers of the region’s modern wine scene. With over three decades of winemaking experience, Pegasus Bay has established a reputation for producing complex, expressive wines that reflect both vineyard and vintage.  Maestro is part of the reserve series of wines from Pegasus Bay and represents the best of their Bordeaux fruit. As with all their reserve wines, they are only made in exceptional years.

    The 2020 ‘Maestro’ is a bold and captivating blend, marrying power with precision. In the glass, it reveals a deep, brooding purple hue. Aromatically, it leads with a rush of dark, savoury intensity, black forest fruits layered with earthy mushroom, aged soy, and hints of smoked game. Complex nuances of liquorice, eucalyptus, mixed spice, and tree moss enrich the bouquet, giving it both intrigue and gravitas. On the palate, the wine is robust and muscular, with a coiled energy that unfolds into bold tannins and vibrant acidity. This formidable structure is balanced by decadent fruit weight and seamless concentration, lending the wine breadth and a richly textured mouthfeel. The finish is expansive and persistent, carrying through savoury detail and spice.

    The vines used for ‘Maestro’ are grown on free-draining, north-facing terraces in the lee of the Teviotdale Range, which shelters them from harsh coastal winds and fosters a unique mesoclimate. The vineyard’s stony “Glasnevin Gravels” soil, composed of greywacke, loam, and silt, limits vine vigour and encourages low yields of intensely flavoured fruit. These conditions, coupled with warm days and some of the valley’s coolest nights, result in a long, even ripening period, allowing the Bordeaux varietals to develop full phenolic ripeness while retaining fresh acidity. Many vines are over 35 years old and remain planted on their own roots, contributing depth and authenticity to the wines.

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