Craggy Range Aroha Pinot Noir

Aroha, meaning “love” in Māori, is Craggy Range’s most romantic and luxurious Pinot Noir. Crafted from two select parcels, including the legendary Abel clone, this wine captures elegance, passion and a true sense of place from Martinborough’s Te Muna Road vineyard. A refined expression, perfect for collectors and connoisseurs.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Aromatic notes of raspberry and dark cherry are layered with exotic spice and subtle oak. The palate flows with silken texture, supple structure and vibrant purity, making it immediately seductive yet deeply complex. Refined tannins frame the wine, while an enduring finish reveals grace and impressive clarity.

Key Details

• Winery: Craggy Range
• Grape: Pinot Noir
• Region: Martinborough, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2022
• ABV: 13.5%
• Volume: 750ml
• Other: Sustainable Winegrowing

Craftsmanship & Story

Established in 1998, Craggy Range is a legacy family winery committed to site-driven wines. Aroha is grown on elevated Te Muna terraces, where an ancient riverbed left nutrient-rich soils. The fruit is hand-selected, fermented with care, and matured in French oak, creating a wine of depth, elegance and longevity, reflective of both heritage and place.

Special Features

Aroha’s name, meaning “love,” mirrors the passion and precision behind its making. This rare wine combines the renowned Abel clone with another select parcel, resulting in a layered, collector-worthy Pinot Noir. Silky texture, vibrant fruit and sophisticated oak integration place it among New Zealand’s most luxurious and sought-after Pinot bottlings.

Recognition & Accolades

Aroha has earned critical acclaim across vintages from leading critics worldwide:

• 95/100 Points – Bob Campbell MW, 2022 vintage
• 93/100 Points – James Suckling, 2022 vintage
• 96/100 Points – Cameron Douglas MS, 2021 vintage
• 94/100 Points – Mike Bennie, The Wine Front, 2021 vintage
• 5 Stars & Top Rank – Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review, 2019 vintage
• 5 Stars & Top Rank – Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review, 2017 vintage
• 95–97/100 Points – Raymond Chan, various vintages

Such accolades highlight Aroha’s standing as one of New Zealand’s most coveted luxury Pinot Noirs.

Food Pairing

Aroha’s silky power makes it the perfect Pinot Noir for refined dining. Pair with roasted lamb racks or venison fillet in red wine jus, where its supple tannins and spice enhance the richness. Duck confit or game bird with herb glaze bring out its vibrant purity, while black truffle risotto or wild mushroom tagliatelle echo its earthy complexity. For cheese, choose washed rind or aged sheep’s milk styles to match its lingering finish.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

A rare, hand-crafted Pinot Noir of exceptional pedigree — the ideal gift for anniversaries, milestones or corporate prestige. Beautiful now but with cellaring potential, Aroha is a romantic expression to treasure in any fine wine collection.

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