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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. 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 Single Vineyard Merlot 2020

Region: Hawke's Bay

Country: New Zealand

Closure: Screwtop/ Cap

ABV: 14%

Reviews

  1. 93

    Dark plum praline aromas with herb garden notes. Concentrated and juicy with attractive dark plum bitter chocolate fruits, fine graphite, chewy textures and long fresh crunchy acidity.

  2. 96

    Bright blue and red fruits. Lovely composure and elegance.

  3. 94

    Vibrant mulberry fruit. Bright slightly ferrous acid structure. Very chalky tannins. Seems tightly wound.

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