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October 20, 2021

Day #[wpdts-day-of-year start=”post-created”] of the year.

Craggy Range Te Muna Road Sauvignon Blanc

What makes a wine trendy? What launches it into “cool wine” status? Like YouTubers and TikTokkers, there are millions of individual wines, many great and deserving. Yet only the chosen go viral, and what “chooses” them is a mysterious mix of audience, algorithms, and I-dunno. But it’s the quality of their content that keeps people coming back for more. New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc became the “It”-wine for whites not long ago and has remained there for good reason: it’s not a flash in the pan, but has got consistently delicious quality behind it. New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs are known for their highly aromatic appeal—lime, nectarine, gooseberries, passionfruit (yum! Who wouldn’t love that smoothie?)—crisp acidity, and all-around refreshing profile. Try the Craggy Range Te Muna Road Sauvignon Blanc for yourself and you’ll be a dedicated follower in no time.

ORIGIN

Martinborough, New Zealand

Grapes

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting Notes

On the nose there are ripe Sauvignon Blanc aromatics with notes of white stone fruit, passion fruit pulp and kaffir lime. The palate is lively with deep concentration and a salinic acidity.

Food Match

Pair with oysters, ceviche and Thai food dishes.

AUTHOR:

Diana Zahuranec

Diana studied Anthropology at Penn State and Food Culture & Communications at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy. After living la bella vita in Italy for six years, she returned to the U.S. and landed in NYC. She has been working in wine since 2012 and holds WSET 2. Loves Nebbiolo and amaro. Talk to her about Italy.