Craggy Range Sophia Merlot 2003 - Recommended

Colour as per the 2004 Gimblett Gravels. Soft fruits on the nose, no herbal or under-ripe traits. Elegant yet has presence. Fruit steps up in the mouth – I can almost taste (sense?) the extraction. Nice inter-woven oak. Looks very balanced and drinkable now but should push on into 2008 nicely.