[SOLD-OUT] Craggy Range Sophia Merlot Cabernet Franc 2020

 

"A blend of merlot, cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon grown in the Gimblett Gravels subregion. Intense, rich and complex wine with cassis, blackberry, dark chocolate, cedar, liquorice and spicy oak flavours supported by firm, ripe tannins. A serious red that promises to reward careful cellaring." - Bob Campbell, MW

 

"A refined and elegant hand-crafted Merlot dominant blend that represents both the vigneron’s art and inherent understanding of the land ensuring ‘Sophia’ is the finest expression of the terroir and the people. Deep, garnet red. Blackcurrant, Doris plum and the complexity of butter sautéed chanterelle mushrooms round out an exceptionally lifted palate defined by the sheer concentration of ripe fruit flavours. Sweet plum, redcurrant and blackberry are interwoven with cinnamon and mocha notes. The tannins offer a savoury counterpoint to the sweetness of fruit and the traditional hallmark of being powder fine in texture.

This Sophia is sure to be one of the longest-lived since its inception. An instant classic." - Craggy Range

 

  Organic   Sustainably-made  

Country:

New Zealand

Region:

NZ- Hawkes Bay

Variety:

Wine Red - Cabernet blend

Size:

750mL