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.

93 Points
Wine Spectator
2024 vintage
Harvest Note
A warm, dry season moderated by cool nights allowed for gradual and unhindered fruit ripening with pronounced flavor development.
Tasting Note
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.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
APPELLATION: Martinborough
PH: 3.2
ACIDITY: 7.7
ABV: 13%
AGING: Aged on fine lees for 3 months in a combination of stainless-steel tanks and French oak puncheon
Unique Selling Points
  • Craggy Range is one of Martinborough’s largest wine producers.
  • Food-friendly with a complex mineral-driven palate.
  • Ten consecutive vintages of 90+ scores from Wine Spectator.

About the Grape

Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc has vivid, assertive aromas and flavors of gooseberries, citrus, herbs framed by tangy acidity. Oak contact adds tropical fruit, vanilla, lanolin and toast notes.
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