Tasting Note

Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc 2022 showcases precision and purity, offering aromas of fresh kaffir lime leaf and delicate white floral notes. Moreover, its sophisticated character delivers abundant fruit flavors, a well-balanced texture, and a crystalline finish that lingers.

Vineyards

The Te Muna Road vineyard, located in Martinborough’s Wairarapa subregion on New Zealand’s southeastern North Island, produces the exceptional grapes for this wine. This vineyard features two distinct terraces. Firstly, the lower terrace boasts young, stony soils with limestone, creating an optimal environment for Sauvignon Blanc. Additionally, Martinborough’s cooler climate enhances aromatic qualities and imparts steely minerality. Meanwhile, the rocky soils add intensity to the fruit.

Furthermore, the region’s warm, dry summers and mild winters foster wines with complexity, structure, and elegant finishes. The VSP-trained vines maximize sunlight exposure and improve airflow, ensuring healthy growth. Innovative pruning techniques further enhance sap flow and reduce trunk disease. To prioritize sustainability, the vineyard team minimizes herbicide use, integrates cover crops, and shifts toward an organic-based spray program. Lastly, all grapes are carefully hand-harvested, preserving their quality.