ne of Craggy Range's Prestige Collection, Sophia is produced entirely from the Gimblett Gravels Vineyard nestled on the right bank of the Ngaruroro River, it is a blend of the very best Merlot (63%) and Cabernet Franc (8%) parcels of the vineyard. Always classy, always evocative and always richly textured. Sophia means wisdom, its name is inspired by the accumulated knowledge of current and previous generations. Tasting note: Dark garnet core colour. Spicy notes of cinnamon and freshly roasted espresso beans combine with oak and herb notes of cedar and thyme to overlay a ripe blackcurrant base aroma. The palate exudes elegance via a balance of fine layered tannin and mid palate fruit presence. This wine has a soft texture on a mid weight frame, yet has immense length.