Craggy Range
Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Sophia
Red wine
4.8
Expert Rating
4.1
Highly Reviewed
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.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
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.
EXPERT RATING
4.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2055
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (3)
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
ORIGINS
Winery: Craggy Range
Region: Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay is a wine region located on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island. It is the second largest wine region in New Zealand, known for producing high-quality red wines, particularly Bordeaux-style blends and Syrah. The region has a long history of winemaking, with the first vines planted in the mid-19th century by French missionaries. Today, Hawke's Bay is home to over 70 wineries and is a popular destination for wine tourism.CUSTOMER RATING
4.1
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