CRAGGY RANGE MAKEOVER

Hawkes Bay’s Craggy Range winery sources its merlot grapes from the holy grail of Gimblett Gravels. The current 2016 vintage ($35.95) is spectacular and perfect for International Merlot Day on 7 November. Craggy Range has redesigned both its restaurant and elegant cellar door and now offers four in-depth wine tastings ($10-$75). The open kitchen gives diners a view of chefs in action, craggyrange.com.