The Craggy Range Sophia 2019 is a refined and elegant Merlot-dominant blend, crafted to showcase the artistry of the vigneron and the expression of the terroir. This wine presents a complex nose of blackcurrant, cassis, blackberry, and spiced dark plums, complemented by smoky barrel notes and a stony backbone. On the palate, it offers youthful potential with a firm texture, supported by fruit and wood tannins, and flavors of clove and toast. A wine built for aging, it will reward those with patience. It pairs well with hearty, rich dishes and is best enjoyed after some cellar time.

Decanter | D 96
Published: Aug 19, 2022
Drink: 2025-2035

Complex and inviting nose of blackcurrant, cassis, blackberry and spiced dark plums, smoky spicy barrel scents and concentrated violet and stony soils backbone. On the palate - very youthful and with excellent potential, a wine that needs cellar time to bring all the attributes together. A firm texture from fruit and wood tannins, plenty of fresh wood with spices and nut flavours, clove and toast. The core of this wine is the concentration of fruit flavours - all reflecting the bouquet and leading to a lengthy finish. This wine needs time and will reward those who can wait.
Closure: Screwcap
Alcohol: 13.50%
Body: Medium
Grapes: 26% Cabernet Franc 14% Cabernet Sauvignon 60% Merlot

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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.