Sophia 2021

Craggy Range, tasting note (craggyrange.com – linket fra craggyrange.com, hentet 2026-10-19): 2021 Craggy Range Sophia – område: Hawke's Bay; druer: Merlot 77%, Cabernet Franc 23%; alkohol 14%; 17 måneder på fad. Producentens noter (engelsk): Sophia G IMBLETT GRAVE L S, HAW KE’S BAY 2 02 1 HARVEST DATA VARIETAL VINTAGE DETAIL BRIX PRODUCTION LEVEL HAND HARVESTED 77% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc A very warm spring brought forward the growing season. Summer was mild but with minimal rain days, producing low yields. 24.2 average 35 hl/ha average 100% WINEMAKING WHOLE BUNCH DESTEMMED FERMENTATION VESSEL FERMENTATION BARREL TYPE NEW BARREL % MATURATION FINING FILTRATION BOTTLED 0% 100% Closed top French oak cuves Inoculated French oak barriques 33% 17 months Yes Yes – coarse filtration Nov 2022 WINE ANALYSIS ALCOHOL RESIDUAL SUGAR PH ACIDITY 14.0 Nil 3.65 5.6 g/l TASTING NOTE: 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.