Craggy Range Pinot Noir Te Muna Road 2021
Te Muna, Martinborough
$47.00 USD
In the cool-climate region of Martinborough, the 81.5 acres terraced Te Muna Road Vineyard is planted with eight clones of
Pinot Noir in more than 40 different parcels. On the vineyard’s two distinct terraces, stony soils produce exceptional Pinot
Noir. Grapes are hand harvested and destemmed before undergoing fermentation in open-top oak tanks. The wine matures on
the lees in oak barriques before bottling.
About the wine
REGION: New Zealand | Martinborough
GRAPES: 100% Pinot Noir
PH: 3.68
ACIDITY: 5.33 g/l
ABV: 13.7%
AGING: 13 months in French oak barriques, 25% new
Deep burgundy with a purple hue. A complex nose of lavender, truffle and chanterelle mushrooms is followed by a full spectrum of fruit flavors, from wild strawberry to blueberry, all tempered by savory tones and velvety tannins.
Spring lamb and garlic potatoes
On the vineyard’s two distinct terraces, stony soils produce exceptional Pinot Noir. Grapes are hand harvested and destemmed before undergoing fermentation in open-top oak tanks. The wine matures on the lees in oak barriques before bottling.
2 – 10 years from vintage
The season begain with a warm spring and minimal frost, but late spring saw some rain. A warm start to summer transitioned into a moderate season overall.
What The Critics Say...
Ripe strawberry, orange peel, and meat with some earth on the nose. Full-bodied with a pure and solid core of ripe strawberry fruit. Fine, velvety tannins. Layered and beautiful. Drink or hold. Screw cap. JamesSuckling.com