2019 Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard

A robust New Zealand Pinot Noir with a captivating name, notable tannins, and impressive aromas and flavors.

Producer

Craggy Range

Region

Martinborough

Country

New Zealand

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Varietal Composition

100% Pinot Noir

Specifications

2019

Vintage

2028

Drink By

ABV

Vinification

A mix of whole bunch (34%) and destemmed (66%) grapes were fermented in stainless steel tanks and then aged 12 months in French oak (27% new)

Occasional wine note

New Zealand is known for producing both fantastic Sauvignon Blanc and fantastic Pinot Noir. We've come to find they can put out a pretty good Cabernet as well. This one not only has a cool name, but is a pretty great representation of the quality of Pinot Noir you can find from the region. It is on the bigger side and has a bit more tannin that we expected. Great great on the nose and the palate.

What experts say about this wine

100

Wine Enthusiast

This is not a timid wine. It's rich and round, wearing its brambly, medicinal, earthy, spicy and floral colors loud and proud. The silky mouthfeel is tugged into place by sappy tannins. There's intensity, balance and structure, and a real sense of place.

100

Decanter

Spicy and smoky style nose, cherry fruit still fresh and succulent. Savoury, toasty character on palate, juicy fruit, silky tannins.

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