Sophia 2013

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Tasting Notes

A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Lifted aroma with pronounced plum and floral characters. A complex array of flavours on the palate including plum, dark berry, chocolate, spice and a hint of violet. Gorgeous wine with plenty of weight, a silken texture and real energy. Will be very long-lived.

Score: 98

Bob Campbell MW, BobCampbell.nz Maturity: 2015-2028 30 June 2015

Convincing evidence of this vintage's quality in Hawke's Bay. Hand picked 62% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot. In 42% new barriques for 19 months. Bright crimson and very bright fruit that is very beautiful and beautifully balanced. Super ripe but not sweet. Much fresher than the too-heavy bottle suggests. Really very accomplished. Long and neat. Really lovely wine that lasted well in an opened bottle - A Good Sign. (17.5)

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2015-2027 07 June 2015

A Merlot dominant Bordeaux blend, the barrel sample of the 2013 Sophia showed a deep purple color and gorgeous nose with notes of warm cassis and blackberries plus tons of baking spice layers and a slight meatiness. Full bodied, concentrated with beautifully ripe, velvety tannins and layers of black fruits, earth and spice flavors, it has a very long in the finish. Sophia was not produced in 2012.

Score: 93 - 95

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2014-2019 01 January 2015