Craggy Range Te Muna Pinot Noir

Handpicked from the high terraces of Te Muna Road in Martinborough, this Pinot Noir captures elegant perfume and stony intensity. With lifted aromatics, layered depth, and silky structure, it balances power and finesse — ideal as a collector’s gift or for special dinners.

Tasting Notes & Experience

A pale burgundy hue frames a nose of dried lavender, garrigue herbs and distinct Te Muna perfume. On the palate, warm core brambled wild berries, porcini mushroom and red cherry unfold, held by silk-laden tannins that sculpt the wine. The finish glides with poise and tension, revealing mineral undertones and a refined persistence.

Key Details

• Winery: Craggy Range
• Grape: Pinot Noir
• Region: Martinborough, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2023
• ABV: 13%
• Volume: 750ml
• Other: Sustainable Winegrowing

Craftsmanship & Story

Craggy Range’s Te Muna Road Vineyard lies 7 km from Martinborough, divided into upper and lower terraces of rocky clay and limestone. The Te Muna Terraces vineyard is managed with biodynamic and sustainability principles, while winemaking blends tradition and innovation with indigenous yeasts and gentle handling to reveal the vineyard’s sense of place.

Special Features

This Te Muna bottling is vineyard-specific, fermented with native yeast and minimal intervention, giving aromatic clarity and textural nuance. The wine’s stony minerality and floral perfume reflect the high terrace soils. Craggy Range’s long-term vision, including a 1,000-year trust and estate commitment, underscores its legacy status in New Zealand’s wine world.

Recognition & Accolades

Craggy Range Te Muna Pinot Noir has achieved standout honours from both local and international critics:

• Best in Show & 97/100 Points – Decanter World Wine Awards, 2025 (2023 vintage)
• 93/100 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (Erin Larkin review)
• 5 Stars & 95/100 Points – Bob Campbell (2022 vintage)
• 98/100 Points – Decanter (2017 vintage)
• 95/100 & Top Rank – Bob Campbell MW (2017 vintage)
• 92/100 Points – James Suckling (2022 vintage)
• 94/100 Points – James Suckling (2017 vintage)

These honours cement its position among New Zealand’s most pedigree single-vineyard Pinots.

Food Pairing

Designed to complement aromatic complexity and structural grace, this Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with herb-roasted lamb or rack of lamb, where its floral lift and wild berry core accent meat. It also suits miso-glazed black cod, seared duck breast or pork medallions with cherry glaze. Earthy dishes such as cèpe risotto, spiced mushroom tart or thyme-infused gnocchi echo its soil influence. For cheese, go for aged Camembert or nuttier alpine styles to highlight its texture.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

A truly expressive single-vineyard Pinot, ideal for collectors or special-occasion gifts. Ready to drink now, yet with the structure and nuance to reward careful cellaring — a statement of terroir and dedication.

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