Craggy Range - Sauvignon Blanc Te Muna Vineyard 2023
Price: $23.97
#11 on Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2024
| Producer | Craggy Range |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 12191 |
Craggy Range Description
Founded in 1998, Craggy Range exclusively crafts single-vineyard, terroir-driven wines and is a benchmark ambassador for the high quality of New Zealand’s wines. The grapes are partially hand harvested from the estate-owned Te Muna Road Vineyard. 85% of the grapes are destemmed before fermentation in stainless steel tanks and oak barriques using partial wild yeasts. The wine is aged on fine lees for 3 months in a combination of stainless steel tanks and French oak puncheon before being fined, filtered and bottled.
Wine Spectator: 94 Points
Fresh and precise, with lime, mango and passion fruit notes that are accented by crunchy sea salt, litsea oil, dried chamomile and fresh lemon zest on a mouthwatering, fleshy frame.
Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points
Vibrant lime and tropical fruit are in the lead on this aromatic Sauvignon Blanc, with some subtle jalapeño pepper and herbal nuances tucked beneath. The palate offers lovely textural appeal that tempers the citrusy crunch of acidity. There's nice fruit concentration to the long finish.
