Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of the World 2024 #11 The Craggy Range Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc is grown on the lower terrace of the Te Muna Road Vineyard. The fruit is sourced exclusively from several parcels of vines growing on the stony, limestone influenced soils. Typically wet stone, saline, lime and citus, tangi acid and a mouth watering finish. "Vibrant lime and tropical fruit are in the lead on this aromatic Sauvignon Blanc, with some subtle

Dutch licorice

Chris has blossomed when others may have wilted under the weight of expectation

The strikingly long finish emphatically echoes the mineral and floral notes and leaves a hint of buttered toast behind

the medium-bodied palate is well balanced

engulfing – opens up aka mid-symphony

"Medium-deep red with good purple tints and a smoky spiciness to the complex bouquet

and while it has no need for further ageing

his two sons Maurice and Georges

Pleasingly

beeswax and magical marzipan

we ferment each parcel in separate batches in open fermenters before basket pressing

Finishes chocolaty firm with a lovely tannin plume