Craggy Range Sophia 2020
Te Muna, Martinborough
$90.00 USD
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
About the wine
REGION: Gimblett Gravels | New Zealand
GRAPES: 77% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc
PH: 3.65
ACIDITY: 5.6
ABV: 14%
AGING: Aged 17 months in French oak barriques, 33% new
Deep, garnet red with aromas of black currant, plum and chanterelle mushrooms The palate is lifted with plum, redcurrant and blackberry 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.
An excellent companion to juicy beef and lamb dishes.
Varietal
77% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc
Destemmed
100%
Fermentation Vessel
Closed top French oak cuves
Fermentation
Inoculated
Barrel Type
French oak barriques
New Barrel %
33%
Maturation
17 months
Fining
Yes
Filtration
Yes – coarse filtration
10 – 15 years from vintage
While the season was wet through the Spring, it was dry and warm through ripening period, yielding an iconic vintage.
What The Critics Say...
A gorgeous, polished and curated red with blackcurrant, blueberry and cherry aromas. together with hints of crushed stone and graphite. Medium to full body, a creamy texture and flavorful finish. A blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon, and cabernet franc. So impressive to drink now, but this will age beautifully. Drink or hold. Screw cap. JamesSuckling.com