Sophia, Gimblett Gravels, Craggy Range 2022
Merlot-led Gimblett Gravels blend aged 17 months in French oak: plum, thyme and brioche, supple throughout.
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Why this wine
Sophia is Craggy Range's Merlot-led statement from the Gimblett Gravels, made from the same French oak vats every vintage and matured in a cellar kept deliberately still. It is a Bordeaux blend with New Zealand's floral lift, which is a combination very little else offers.
Who made this
Craggy RangeHawke's Bay, New Zealand
Hawke's Bay since 1998, and held in a 1,000-year family trust.
More on Craggy RangeAt a glance
- Grape
- Merlot 77%, Cabernet Franc 23%
- Region
- Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
- Alcohol
- 13.00%
- Body
- Medium
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannins
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Drink
- Medium (5-10 yrs)
- Pairs with
- Red Meat, Poultry & Pork, Cheese