About this product
Named after Terry Peabody's wife, Sophia is a Merlot-dominant blend with Malbec from the Gimblett Gravels. The wine displays the gravels' characteristic warmth in a silky, plum-dark fruit expression with velvet tannin and a long, savoury finish.
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Sophia's silky tannin and plum-dark fruit are perfectly calibrated for beef fillet; roasted garlic butter adds savoury depth while dauphinoise's cream richness is balanced by the wine's acidity.
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A wine-region pairing: Sophia with Hawke's Bay lamb and a Merlot jus creates a complete terroir expression; herb crust resonates with the wine's own herbal notes while the reduction deepens the connection.
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Sophia's plum depth and velvet texture are natural companions for truffle risotto; Parmesan's umami amplifies the savoury connection while the risotto's creaminess mirrors the wine's silkiness.
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The wine's plum and silky texture find resonance with ripe double cream brie; fig jam echoes the wine's dark fruit while walnut bread adds savoury earthiness.
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