Sophia 2013

Craggy Range, tasting note (craggyrange.com – linket fra craggyrange.com, hentet 2026-10-19): 2013 Craggy Range Sophia – område: Hawke's Bay; druer: Merlot 62%, Cabernet Sauvignon 19%, Cabernet Franc 18%, Petit Verdot 1%; alkohol 13.8%; 19 måneder på fad, 42% nye fade. Producentens noter (engelsk): craggy range gimblett gravels hawke’s bay 2013 VARIETY 62% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot HARVEST DATA Vintage Detail Brix Production Level Hand Harvested Warm and dry, excellent 24.3 average 48 hl/ha average 100% WINEMAKING Whole Bunch 0% Destemmed 100% Fermentation Vessel Closed top French oak cuves Fermentation Inoculated Barrel Type French oak barriques New Barrel % 42% Maturation 19 months Fining No Filtration Yes Bottled Feb-15 WINE ANALYSIS Alcohol pH 13.8 3.61 Residual Sugar Nil Acidity 5.9g/l TASTING NOTE Dark garnet colour. Beautifully lifted and complex aromas of spiced red fruits, crushed autumn leaves and sandalwood. Classically composed on the palate with fruit richness given length by balanced acidity and fine dusty tannins. Finishes elegant, dry and long.