95 Parker Score for Sophia - 17/11/2011
The much anticipated Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate New Zealand report was released this month with the 2009 Craggy Range ‘Sophia’ (equal) topping the list of 892 wines with an impressive score of 95 Points.
In total, Craggy Range received scores of above 90 points for 11 of our wines, given only to outstanding wines of exceptional complexity and character and are considered the very best produced of their type.
The report was full of praise for the wines of our fair country, commenting that “it’s hard to find fault with New Zealand wines. On the whole, the wines are a joy to review,” and specifically noted Craggy Range as a “superlative producer making truly unique, complex wines.”
The full list of our wines receiving 90+ Points:
2009 ‘Sophia’ Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Petit Verdot, Gimblett Gravels - 95 Points
2009 ‘Le Sol’ Syrah, Gimblett Gravels - 92+ Points
2009 ‘Aroha’ Pinot Noir, Te Muna Road Vineyard, Martinborough - 91+ Points
2009 ‘The Quarry’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Gimblett Gravels - 91 Points
2009 ‘Les Beaux Cailloux’ Chardonnay, Gimblett Gravels - 91 Points
2009 ‘Te Kahu’ Merlot/Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay - 91 Points
2009 Calvert Vineyard Pinot Noir, Bannockburn, Central Otago - 91 Points
2010 Fletcher Family Vineyard Riesling, Marlborough - 90+ Points
2009 Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Syrah, Hawke’s Bay - 90+ Points
2009 Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Merlot, Hawke’s Bay - 90 Points
2009 Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir, Martinborough - 90 Points
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