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Gimblett Gravels is a highly esteemed wine growing area located in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Known for their rich, dark and complex Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, the wines from this region are recognized internationally for their quality and distinctiveness.
The Gimblett Gravels region is unique due to its soil composition, which is a mix of gravel, sand, and silt, and warm microclimate. The area was formally a riverbed, and the gravelly soils are superbly drained, forcing the vine roots to delve deep into the earth for water and nutrients, subsequently enhancing the quality of the fruit.
The region spans around 800 hectares, and while it is relatively new to the wine-making scene, having only been planted in vines during the 1980s, Gimblett Gravels has quickly earned a reputation as a top area for producing red wines in particular. It has a strict membership-based appellation - The Gimblett Gravels Winegrower's Association - to ensure the quality of wines produced in the region.
The Gimblett Gravels brand signifies quality not just in viticulture, but also in environmental management and labor conditions. The area's combination of extraordinary growing conditions and careful management by dedicated and skilful winegrowers has seen Gimblett Gravels earn its place as one of New Zealand's leading wine regions.