Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Sophia 2016 - Craggy Range
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The Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Syrah from Craggy Range is a fascinating red wine cuvée made from Merlot (62%), Cabernet Sauvignon (19%), Cabernet Franc (18%) and Petit Verdot (1%) and presented in the glass in a dark garnet red.
The expressive bouquet is matched by notes of blackberries, cassis and cocoa - accompanied by woody hints. On the palate, this red wine is lush without being intrusive, and has a body with sweet fruit and caramelized nuances. The fine tannins are perfectly woven into the dense texture. The excellent length in the final rounds off this New Zealand wine unforgettable.
Vinification of the Gimblett Gravel Vineyard Sophia Craggy Range
The various grape varieties all come from the Hawke's Bay cultivation area.
The grapes are harvested and selected with great care. The grapes are pressed in the wine cellar and the mash is then fermented in a stainless steel tank. This is followed by 18 months of ageing in French oak barriques.
Food recommendation for the Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Road Vineyards Sophia
This dry red wine from New Zealand is a real treat with beef fillet with red wine sauce and potato stew, lamb carree with rosemary potatoes or with liver with steamed onions.
Awards for Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Sophia by Craggy Range
- The Wine Companion: 97 points for 2013
- The Winefront: 95+ points for 2013
- Wine Spectator: 90 points for 2013
- Robert Parker: 93+ points for 2013
- Stephan Tanzer: 91 points for 2013
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| Product type: | Wine |
| Type of Wine: | Red wine |
| Wine colour: | Red |
| Taste: | dry |
| Occasion & Theme: | family event , barbecue , perfect for an evening in front of the chimney , surprise connoisseurs , Romantic Dinner |
| Vintage: | 2016 |
| Wine acidity in g/l: | 5,9 |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| Region: | Neuseeland Nordinsel (NZ) |
| Sub region: | Hawkes Bay (NZ) |
| Grape Variety: | Cabernet Franc , Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Petit Verdot |
| Cuvée: | Rebsortencuvée |
| Ageing in: | small barrel |
| Maturation: | French Oak , Barrique 225 l |
| Duration of maturation (in Months): | 18 |
| Awards: | Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate - 93 Punkte , The Winefront - 95 Punkte , Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar - 91 Punkte , Wine Spectator - 90 Punkte |
| Harvest: | Handpicked |
| Aromas & Palate Notes: | Caramel , Blackberry , black currant , Vanilla , Mint / Lemon balm , Eucalyptus , Chocolate |
| Mouthfeel/ Texture: | dense |
| Finish: | long |
| Style: | New World , fragrant |
| Optimal serving temperature in °C: | 15 - 18 |
| Food Pairing: | dark food |
| Glass Recommendation: | Rotweinglas |
| Sommelier selections: | Masterclass |
| Bottle size in L: | 0,75 |
| Bottle Design & Features: | Bordeaux Style , classic |
| Shutter type: | Cork |
| Alcohol % ABV: | 13,8 |
| Allergens & Misc. Ingredients: | contains sulfites and sulfur dioxide |
| Distributor: | Weinkontor Freund GmbH - DE-ÖKO-001 - Nienkamp 17 - 33829 Borgholzhausen - Deutschland |
| Item.-nr: | 70172-NZ-RW-BL-002-13 |
