Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2024

Gimblett Gravels Syrah, Shiraz this side of the ditch, continues to excite and seems to get better vintage after vintage. From a single vineyard, the colour here is a gleaming mauve/magenta. It is immediately apparent that the intensity of this well-balanced wine not only runs the full journey, but never wavers. The aromas include notes of leather, truffles, mulberries, black cherries, charcuterie, coffee grinds and an array of spices, with even a flick of pepper. The wine is taut, poised and offers a supple texture with fine balance. There really is such impressive length to this wine. For enjoying over the next fifteen years. Points: 95/100

Wine Pilot ∙ 18th Apr 2026

This release is powerful and well structured, not to mention complex. But it’s also surly; it’s a bit of a grump. It tastes of plums, graphite, creamy oak, peppercorns and violets, and while there are some black pepper characters in play they are modest at most. These characters too are slightly bitter, for the record. Tannin is firm and yet the finish is still (very) well sustained. There’s a feeling though that this wine is all arms and legs at present; it hasn’t yet fledged into its proper swing. It will do so in time. 92+ Points: 92/100

The Wine Front ∙ 16th Apr 2026