Craggy Range Martinborough Pinot Noir 2019
Craggy Range Martinborough Pinot Noir 2019
The grapes of this Pinot Noir are 100% hand-harvested from selected blocks at our Estate-owned Te Muna Road Vineyard, one of the most prestigious growing sites within the Martinborough region of New Zealand and from other distinct areas of the appellation. The grapes are destemmed (85%) prior to whole-bunch fermentation in a combination of open-top stainless steel tanks and French oak cuvees using indigenous yeasts. The wine ages nine months in French oak barriques, 7% new, before being fined, course filtered, and bottled.
Bright cherry with purple hue. Wild strawberry, blueberry, and white truffle notes are all in abundance. The palate has so much excitement and vibrancy yet an undeniable depth of flavor. Red fruits and savory notes are all present here. The acidity is fresh yet doesn’t distract from the silky mouthfeel – still a long road ahead for this wine.
