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2020 Craggy Range Sophia (Merlot Blend) Magnum 1500 mL
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TASTING NOTE:
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.
VARIETAL 65% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc,
13% Cabernet Sauvignon
CELLARING: 10 - 30 years from vintage
Appearance
Deep, garnet red.
Vinification
Closed top French oak cuvees.
Maturation
18 months.
Vintage Notes
Warm and dry throughout the entire growing season. Iconic.
Cellaring Potential
10 - 30 years from vintage.
Grape Variety
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
The Craggy Range Sophia 2020 is a prestigious, Merlot-dominant Bordeaux-style blend from Craggy Range Winery (NZ), celebrated for its elegance, complexity (plum, dark berry, floral notes), and aging potential, often available as a 1.5L Magnum in larger formats, though exclusivity to their Prestige Club makes it a sought-after, premium release.
Key Characteristics:
Blend: A handcrafted Merlot-focused blend with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
Terroir: From Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, known for stony soils.
Style: Elegant, refined, complex, with layered fruit and spice, silken texture, and excellent cellaring potential.
Name: "Sophia," meaning wisdom, reflects the winemaking philosophy.
Format: Often released in 1.5L Magnum bottles (double standard size) for significant releases, but availability can vary.
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