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Craggy Range Sophia Hawke's Bay NZ 2006

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This Merlot Cabernet Franc blend, modelled on the wines of Bordeaux’s Right Bank, is an even more silken and charming style than usual thanks to vintage conditions and a shift in winemaking methods. It’s a fine-textured red with an appealing linear quality and graphite-like texture. A more refined and elegant style than past vintages.

Tasted: Jun 2008    Average price: NZD $50 (~USD $42)

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