FIVE STARS 97/100 | Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review
96/100 | Huon Hooke, The Real Review
96/100 'Outstanding' | Cameron Douglas MS - "I like this wine alot, it's delicious."
Sophia sits in Craggy's prestige range and is among the top examples of Hawke's Bay red wine. Vinted from a blend of carefully selected parcels of merlot (77%) and cabernet franc (23%) from the Gimblett Gravels region, it's complex, dark and robust. An exceptional wine.
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Cameron Douglas MS writes "A sophisticated and complex bouquet, there’s ripeness and power, shape and form, concentration and allure. On the palate a delicious wine led by the savoury dark fruited power of the Cabernet Franc, tempered and softened by the Merlot. Firm tannins and acid line ensure both texture and longevity are in play and combined with the core fruits of plum and blackberry, spice and some new leather, this is a wine to savour and adore. Can you tell I like this wine a lot, it’s delicious."
Bob Campbell MW writes "A blend of merlot and cabernet franc from the Gimblett Gravels district. Beautifully scented wine with intense cherry/berry, dark-fleshed plum, a suggestion of floral and spicy French oak flavours. Well-structured wine with gently mouthwatering acidity and an impressively lengthy finish."
The winery writes "Deep, garnet red. The 2021 Sophia has an openness rarely seen in this wine owing to a perfect summer of heat and dry days. Subtle notes of wild thyme and sage seamlessly blend with plum, fruit cake and brioche. The mid-palate suppleness and sweetness are already so enticing and sure to appeal to loyal followers of this wine. A delicious release."
Stock Level: | Limited |
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Vintage: | 2021 |
Volume: | 750ml |
Alcohol: | 13.5% |
Seal Type: | Cork |