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Craggy Range Hawke's Bay Gimblett Gravels Sophia 2019

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6 bottle(s) at £74.44 per bottle.
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Craggy Range Hawke's Bay Gimblett Gravels Sophia 2019

  • Country- New Zealand
  • Region- Hawke's Bay
  • Grape Varieties- Merlot 77%, Cabernet Franc 23%
  • Alcohol by volume- 14%
  • Body Value: C (A is light, E is full-bodied)
    Residual Sugar: 1
    Contains Sulphites: Yes
    Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/No
    Milk/Eggs: No/Yes
    Organic: No
    Biodynamic: No
  • Case 6/ 75cl
  • Producer- Craggy Range Vineyards
  • Subtle notes of wild thyme and sage seamlessly blend with plum, fruit cake and brioche. The enticing mid-palate suppleness and sweetness lead to a delicious finish.
  • Awards
    94 Pts, James Suckling, 2023
    18.5+ Pts, Matthew Jukes, 2023
    17.5 Pts, Jancis Robinson MW, 2023
    93 Pts, Vinous, 2024

The fruit for this wine was hand-harvested, meticulously sorted, and 100% destemmed. Fermentation took place in specific French oak vats destined for this wine every year. Most of this wine was matured for 17 months in a special underground cellar with little to no movement; this spot is reserved especially for these French oak barriques. 33% of the barrels were new, adding an extra dimension of complexity.

Subtle notes of wild thyme and sage seamlessly blend with plum, fruit cake and brioche. The enticing mid-palate suppleness and sweetness lead to a delicious finish.

More Information
Price£372.21
CountryNew Zealand
Vintage2019
Bottles Per Case6
Bottle Size75
2 cases 10% offNo
Winery

Hawke's Bay's Gimblett Gravels winegrowing district lies on the ancient bed of the Ngaruroro River, which changed course in 1867 to expose the soils for possible viticulture. The relatively low altitude and proximity to the sea yet sheltered from the direct effect of the sea breeze, creates a temperate maritime climate. This location, altitude, and the stony soil's warming influence make it the warmest site in Hawke's Bay. The lack of excessive heat in the Gimblett Gravels is also a critical factor as it means the aromatic characters in the fruit, which contribute to the floral notes, are retained. The soils are composed of small to medium-sized greywacke stones interspersed with layers of silt and sand down to a depth of at least 40 metres. The stones on the surface absorb sunlight and heat during the day and then radiate heat at night, enhancing the vine's ripening capacity. The soils in this locality produce rich, ripe, yet elegantly structured red wines with a distinctive mineral, hot stone and fine dusty character, affectionately known as 'Gimblett Dust'. 

KeywordsCraggy, Hawke's, Gimblett, Sophia 2019
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