{"product_id":"craggy-range-sophia-merlot-cabernet-franc-2024","title":"Craggy Range Sophia Merlot Cabernet Franc 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 10, 10);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100 | Huon Hooke, The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 10, 10);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100 | David Walker Bell, Wine Folio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 10, 10);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100 | Andrew Caillard MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSophia sits in Craggy Range’s prestige collection and is firmly established among the top examples of Hawke’s Bay red wine. Vinted from a blend of carefully selected parcels of Merlot (62%), Cabernet Sauvignon (19%), Cabernet Franc (18%) and Petit Verdot (1%) from the Gimblett Gravels, it’s a beautifully composed Bordeaux-style red with serious pedigree.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 is complex, dark and wonderfully refined, with layers of ripe blackberry, black plum and cassis complemented by fragrant florals, savoury spice and subtle cedar. Merlot brings richness and generosity through the mid-palate, while the Cabernets provide structure, freshness and beautifully fine tannins. There’s impressive concentration here, but also the polish and restraint that separates truly great Hawke’s Bay reds from the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlready enormously impressive, Sophia has the depth and structure to reward plenty of time in the cellar. A benchmark Gimblett Gravels red from one of New Zealand’s most celebrated producers and an exceptional addition to any serious collection. \u003cstrong\u003eAn exceptional wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Advintage Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44874907385945,"sku":"5453","price":174.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/7602\/5177\/files\/5453_5363f625-21ca-4908-849c-b1f2106bb790.jpg?v=1789098366","url":"https:\/\/advintage.co.nz\/products\/craggy-range-sophia-merlot-cabernet-franc-2024","provider":"Advintage Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}