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4.8

Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Sophia

Craggy Range
2013
2015
2021
$99.99
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750 mL
Wine Type
Red Wine
RegionHawke's Bay
Alcohol Level
Country
New Zealand
SubregionGimblett Gravels
Drinking Window
GrapesCabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet Franc
Wine Description:
This Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Sophia has a deep ruby-purple color that hints at the complexity of aromas and flavors to come. The nose is powerful and expressive, with layers of blackberry, dark plum, and crushed rock. Hints of cedar, black licorice, and graphite add complexity. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and intensely flavoured, with firm, ripe tannins and a long finish. It has an impressive structure that will allow it to age well over the next decade or more. Enjoy this remarkable wine now or cellar it for a special occasion.
Pros:
  • This Merlot based blend from Craggy Range's Gimblett Gravels vineyard is a delicious example of New Zealand's red varieties. It has a deep, dark color and a ripe, concentrated nose of blackcurrant, blueberry, and plum. The palate is intense and flavorful, with dark fruit flavors, a hint of spice, and smooth, supple tannins
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Cons:
  • This Merlot based blend is a bit heavy on the alcohol, with a high ABV. It also has an acidity that can be a bit overwhelming, making it a bit too sharp and tart for some palates
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User Rating:

4.1
Highly Reviewed

Expert Rating:

4.8

Wine Expert Note:

A refined and elegant hand-crafted Merlot dominant blend that represents both the vigneron’s art and an inherent understanding of the land, ensuring ‘Sophia’ is the finest expression of the terroir and the people. ‘Sophia’, meaning ‘wisdom’ in Greek mythology, pays tribute to the goddess of knowledge and experience, information and understanding - a philosophy adopted by our winemakers and viticulturists when crafting this wine.
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