Sophia is a red produced by Craggy Range in Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Made from Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 7 vintages; members see when each one is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Gimblett Gravels
Region: Hawke's Bay
Country: New Zealand
Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Sophia is Craggy Range's Merlot-based Bordeaux blend from the stony Gimblett Gravels, known for ripe dark fruit wrapped in fine, structured tannins and subtle cedary oak. It's a polished, medium-to-full-bodied red with good freshness rather than heaviness, drinking well now but built to age a few years. A classic partner for red meat and rich braises.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Hawke's Bay is a warm coastal region on the east side of New Zealand's North Island and one of the country's oldest and most versatile wine areas.
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape grown in both Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, and is one of the parent grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Malbec
Malbec is a red grape from southwest France, historically tied to Cahors, but it found worldwide fame after taking root in Argentina, which is now its spiritual home.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sophia from?
Sophia is produced by Craggy Range in Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
What grapes are in Sophia?
Sophia is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot.