Craggy Range Te Muna Pinot Noir 2019

Craggy Range was founded in 1997 by Terry and Mary Peabody, who sought to create a legacy winery focused on single-vineyard wines that express New Zealand’s unique terroirs. Partnering with Steve Smith MW, they searched for the finest vineyard sites, leading them to Hawke’s Bay and the Gimblett Gravels, renowned for its gravelly soils and warm climate.

Craggy Range quickly gained international acclaim, particularly for Le Sol Syrah and Sophia Bordeaux blend. They later expanded to Martinborough, crafting elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

The winery is also known for its sustainable practices, striking modern architecture, and a luxury lodge and restaurant that has made it a major destination for wine lovers.
Despite its relatively short history, Craggy Range has firmly established itself as a benchmark for premium New Zealand wine, earning accolades worldwide.

Grapes were hand-harvested from the Te Muna Road Vineyard’s upper terraces, and 100% destemmed. Fermentation took place in open-top stainless-steel tanks and French oak cuves, using a combination of selected and indigenous yeasts. The wine was aged for 10 months in French oak barriques, (21% new oak), and was fined and filtered before bottling in February 2024.