One of New Zealand’s top Bordeaux blend reds and extremely limited in supply

97 points | Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review

The Craggy Range Sophia 2021 is “A blend of merlot and cabernet franc from the Gimblett Gravels district. Beautifully scented wine with intense cherry/berry, dark-fleshed plum, a suggestion of floral and spicy French oak flavours. Well-structured wine with gently mouthwatering acidity and an impressively lengthy finish. Should age well”

96 points | Huon Hooke, The Real Review

Craggy Range Sophia 2021 is “A classy red that should richly reward a little cellar time.”

96 points | Stephen Wong MW, The Real Review

“Leave it alone in a cellar for at least five years to gestate”

96 points | Cam Douglas

“A sophisticated and complex bouquet, there’s ripeness and power, shape and form, concentration and allure. On the palate a delicious wine led by the savoury dark fruited power of the Cabernet Franc, tempered and softened by the Merlot. Firm tannins and acid line ensure both texture and longevity are in play and combined with the core fruits of plum and blackberry, spice and some new leather, this is a wine to savour and adore. Can you tell I like this wine a lot, it’s delicious. Best drinking from 2026 through 2036.”

95 points | Wine Enthusiast

“There’s an unmistakably minty, dried herbal edge, of the Craggy Range Sophia 2021, which, when combined with leafy black currant and fleshy plum, makes for an evocative, winter-warming aroma profile. There’s stuffing to the palate, the plummy fruit, graphite and spiced tannins fill the mouth, yet it manages a light breezy feel, too, thanks to a cool edge of acidity.” Christina Pickard