The 2020 Te Kahu Gimblett Gravels Vineyard is a mid-weight, balanced Bordeaux with supple, silky fruit reminiscent of black currant pastilles, and a graphite lift. On occasion, the bony soils and the not-always-dry harvest periods have made a Te Kahu that is a little lean, but this 69% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cab Franc, with a splash of Petit Verdot and Malbec completing the picture, doesn't have that issue in 2020. The dry, warm season has made a style that's light to mid-weight while the core is soft and ripe. The tannins remain structured and have the Gravels' distinctive stony texture.