Craggy Range - Te Muna Road Sauvignon Blanc Martinborough 2023

Wine Spectator

Cameron Douglas MS

Vibrant, pungent and refreshing bouquet of sweet citrus and white peach, fresh thyme and basil, passionfruit and white spice. A wet pebble minerality is a constant seam alongside a floral scent. An electric acidity touches the palate first then white fleshed orchard and tropical fruits are at the core of flavour. The minerality and herb qualities also return with less impact though still noticeable. A perfect summer 2024 wine served as an aperitif or with fresh seafood. Best drinking from 2024 through end of summer 2026.

Wine Review Online

Craggy Range has two wineries located in Hawkes Bay on the north island of New Zealand: Gimblett Gravels Winery and Giants Winery. Ben Tombs, Chief Winemaker, is responsible for this elegant pale-yellow wine, infused with delicate citrus aromas and hints of orange and grapefruit zest and a light herbal note. It is lean and crisp in the mouth displaying flavors of Meyer lemon, grapefruit, lime and a bit of peach. If you ever have the opportunity to visit the area, Craggy Range also has Guest Cottages and a restaurant at the at the Giants Winery which my husband and I highly recommend from our travels there in 2014. (Rebecca Murphy)

Wine Enthusiast

Vibrant lime and tropical fruit are in the lead on this aromatic Sauvignon Blanc, with some subtle jalapeño pepper and herbal nuances tucked beneath. The palate offers lovely textural appeal that tempers the citrusy crunch of acidity. There's nice fruit concentration to the long finish.