Craggy Range "Sophia" Hawke's Bay Ερυθρός Ξηρός Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc 2016 750ml / Craggy Range Vineyards

Χρώμα: Ερυθρός

Ποικιλιακή Σύνθεση: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Γεωγραφική Ένδειξη: Hawke's Bay

Περιοχή: Hawke's Bay

Τύπος: Ξηρός

A refined and elegant hand-crafted Merlot dominant blend that represents both the vigneron’s art and 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 creating this wine.

TASTING NOTE: Deep darkest red. Aromatically complex with notes of ripe dark plum, violets, an autumnal forest and a touch of smoke. The wine exhibits great focus and intensity with fine tannins layered through a core of dark fruit. The wine carries a real seriousness that underlies its youthful charm.

FOOD MATCH: Rich red meats

RECOMMENDED CELLARING : 10 to 15 years from vintage

VINTAGE DETAIL

Vintage Detail : Cool spring and early summer, warm and dry finish. Excellent.

Brix : 23.8 average

Production Level : 34hl/ha average

Hand Harvested : 100%

WINEMAKING

Whole Bunch : 0%

Destemmed : 100%

Fermentation Vessel : Closed top French oak cuves

Fermentation : Inoculated

Barrel Type : French oak barriques

New Barrel % : 45%

Maturation : 18 months

Fining : Yes

Filtration : Yes – coarse filtration

Bottled : Jan-20

WINE ANALYSIS

Alcohol : 13.1

Residual Sugar : Nil

pH : 3.64

Acidity : 5.31 g/l