Craggy Range

Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc, Te Muna Road Vineyard

New Zealand, Wairarapa

2023

Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc, Te Muna Road Vineyard

This Sauvignon Blanc from a sustainably farmed, family run estate in Martinborough, may owe its fragrant aromatics to a small portion of whole-bunch pressed grapes. Elderflower, passionfruit, green grass, lime, pink grapefruit, green bell pepper, blackcurrant leaves, gooseberry, wet stone minerality. A mind-boggling aroma spectrum; serve with ceviche of oyster.

WBSS24 Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc, Te Muna Road Vineyard 2023

Distinct Terroir and Climatic Influence

From the Craggy Range stable, Te Muna Road Sauvignon Blanc is grown in the limestone-infused stony soils of Te Muna Road vineyard's lower terrace in Martinborough on the southern tip of North Island. 2023 vintage was strongly influenced by La Niña. It began warm and early with only one substantial frost. Above average rainfall post-Christmas, but ultimately the season cooled to match the long-term average. A small portion (8%) of the grapes were whole bunch pressed, with fermentation taking place with a mixture of materials including; stainless steel, French oak cubes and French oak barriques. The wine shows a unique level of texture and complexity. The cooler climate of Martinborough ensures the wine is aromatic with steely minerality while the rocky soils give intensity to the fruit. Precision and purity are hallmarks of the 2023 release.

Tasting
NOTES

Very fragrant. Elderflower, passionfruit, green grass, lime, pink grapefruit, green bell pepper, blackcurrant leaves, gooseberry, wet stone minerality and green strawberry. Bright acidity and slightly oily texture on palate is a nice contrast to the high pitched profile.

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PAIRINGS

With such an array of aromatcis, this would thoroughly enjoyable as an aperitif to savour, or serve with a ceviche of oyster, pickled green gooseberry and lime with cucumber and dill oil.

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WBSS24 Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc, Te Muna Road Vineyard 2023

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