Tannata's Origins Lie In The Basque Region In The Shadow Of The Pyrenees Mountains, A Terrain So Rugged And Windswept It's No Surprise Tannat Is Such A Thick-Skinned Grape Variety With Such Aggressive Tannins. For Nz Red Wine Lovers Who Love Wines Made In A Full Bodied Or Rustic Style, Winemaker Tony Prichard Has Shown Impressive Mastery Of The Grapes Tannins, Crafting A Robust Wine Of Great Weight And Balance.