Product Overview
Importer's Notes
"Founded in 1998, Craggy Range is a benchmark ambassador for the high quality of New Zealand’s wines, guided by a philosophy of quality, innovation and stewardship. Handpicking a portion of our Sauvignon Blanc allows for whole bunch pressing and barrel fermentation, techniques that add layers of complexity to the wine. Each parcel of fruit from select blocks is managed and harvested individually, reflecting its specific growing conditions and characteristics. The majority of parcels are fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks and large format French oak barrels, with a small amount of sandstone tanks or Austrian oak foudres incorporated too. By blending the various components, over fifty parcels that have been picked, processed and fermented differently, Craggy Range crafts a Sauvignon Blanc that is greater than the sum of its parts, and the purest reflection of Te Muna’s terroir.
Tasting Notes: Pale lemon in color, this Sauvignon Blanc speaks of the complex soils found at our Te Muna vineyard. The elegant aromas of white peach, lemon, blossoms, fresh-cut herbs, and passionfruit follow through to the palate, which is met with crisp acidity. The wine is harmonized by the stoney minerality, subtle salinity, and chalky texture that the old river stones of our vineyards provide."
Varietal Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation: Martinborough
Aging: 3 months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks and French oak puncheons
93 Points, "Smart Buys" - Wine Spectator
"Offers a stunning, intense and energetic mix of ripe peach, Meyer lemon, Key lime and fresh Honeycrisp apple notes, with accents of litsea oil, toasted green tea and Himalayan sea salt on the finish. A touch of lemon balm lingers. Drink now. 72,000 cases imported." -MW, 6/30/25
92 Points - Wine Advocate
"The 2024 Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc leads with a lean, complex nose that is layered with preserved citrus, paw paw, stewed apple and white pineapple. The wine has excellent texture on the palate; the phenolic grip here presents an extra dimension of interest and chew, further cementing the appreciation of the wine. This is very good, classy. 13% alcohol, sealed under screw cap." -EL, 9/18/25
92 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"On the riper end of the Sauvignon spectrum, there's a heady combo of orange peel, pineapple, kiwi and flower blossom aromas that flow to a refreshing palate. It's delicate and crisp with a little creaminess to the texture and a fruity tang to the long finish." -CP, 5/1/25
