Winery Story
A tale of two families: Terry Peabody and his family had searched for ten years to find the place and the people that could fulfill a dream ... (more...)— that they could make some of the best wine in the world.It was this notion of legacy — to create something greater than the here and now — that led Terry Peabody in 1997 to Steve Smith and to the development of Craggy Range. Together they set a plan to buy the best vineyard land, select some parcels of grapes grown by the country’s best farmers, and to choose a place for their homes, cellars and country restaurant. Their aim was to make single-vineyard wines — wines that are true expressions of the vineyard’s terroir — that will compete with the best in the world.
Tasting Note
Crisp and sleek, with a lively feel to the vibrant blackberry, black currant and gentle herb flavors, lingering on a finish that deftly bala... (more...)nces fruit, spice, herb and finely judged acidity. *-Wine Spectator (90 points)* [81% Merlot 10% Cabernet Franc 7% Cabernet Sauvignon 2% Malbec] ,10,Red,Merlot,,,2007,New Zealand,Hawkes Bay,,Gimblett Gravels,,''Sophia'' Meritage (Gimblett Gravels),http://cms.sherry-lehmann.com/site/show_product_image?nti_product_id=A2516,http://www.sherry-lehmann.com/promotions?products=A2516,54.950000000000003,A2516,57.950000000000003 Craggy Range,,Refined, with excellent intensity to spice, berry, black cherry and rose petal accents. Fresh herb undertones, minerals and nicely integrated oak underscore the intense finish. 1,725 cases imported." *-Wine Spectator (91 Points)* [58% Merlot 22% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Cabernet Franc 5% Malbec]
