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Where is Gimblett Gravels wine from?

Gimblett Gravels is a red wine from Hastings, in Hawke's Bay, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It is a GI wine made mainly from Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Gimblett Gravels at a glance

ClassificationGI
AppellationHawke's Bay
StyleRed wine
GrapesSyrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Village or townHastings
SubregionHawke's Bay
RegionHawke's Bay
CountryNew Zealand
Vineyard area800 ha
Coordinates-39.6172, 176.7393

Gimblett Gravels

Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

GI

An old riverbed exposed by an 1867 flood

Appellation
Hawke's Bay
Grapes
Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard
800 ha

The Gimblett Gravels are about 800 hectares of stony soils west of Hastings, left behind when a great flood in 1867 moved the course of the Ngaruroro River. The warm, free-draining gravels are known for Syrah and Bordeaux-style reds.

Producers to know

  • Craggy Range
  • Trinity Hill
  • Villa Maria
  • Babich
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Gimblett Gravels: questions and answers

Where is Gimblett Gravels wine from?

Gimblett Gravels is a red wine from Hastings, in Hawke's Bay, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It is a GI wine made mainly from Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Which country is Gimblett Gravels from?

Gimblett Gravels is from New Zealand, in the Hawke's Bay wine region.

What grape is Gimblett Gravels made from?

Gimblett Gravels is made mainly from Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Is Gimblett Gravels a red or a white wine?

Gimblett Gravels is a red wine.

How big is Gimblett Gravels?

Gimblett Gravels covers about 800 hectares of vineyards.

Who are the best producers of Gimblett Gravels?

Producers to know include Craggy Range, Trinity Hill, Villa Maria and Babich.

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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, gimblettgravels.com

Last reviewed October 2026.