Crafted from select parcels on the renowned Te Muna terrace, known for its ancient stony soils, contributing to its distinctive complexity.
Features a vibrant red-fruited core with silky tannins, and layers of brambled fruits, porcini mushrooms, and baking spices.
This Pinot Noir offers impressive depth and balance, promising to develop beautifully, making it ideal for both current enjoyment and long-term cellaring.
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Description
The Craggy Range Te Muna Pinot Noir 2023 embodies the exceptional qualities of the Martinborough region’s ancient stony soils, where the grapes are grown in the secretive Te Muna terrace. This Pinot Noir reveals an enchanting bouquet of brambled fruits, porcini mushrooms, and baking spices, leading to a vibrant palate with a core of red cherries and wild berries. Its elegant structure is enhanced by silky tannins and a distinct Te Muna perfume, underscoring the unique terroir.
Hand-harvested and aged for 11 months in French oak, this wine combines finesse with depth, showcasing its potential for aging gracefully until 2029. Perfectly suited for pairing with mushroom dishes or roasted meats, the Craggy Range Te Muna Pinot Noir stands as a testament to both the site's remarkable character and the winemaker’s skill.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Black Fruits, Bramble, Earthy
Palate:Blackcurrant, Cherry, Dark Plum
Food Pairings:
Pork
Poultry
Red Meat
Description
The Craggy Range Te Muna Pinot Noir 2023 embodies the exceptional qualities of the Martinborough region’s ancient stony soils, where the grapes are grown in the secretive Te Muna terrace. This Pinot Noir reveals an enchanting bouquet of brambled fruits, porcini mushrooms, and baking spices, leading to a vibrant palate with a core of red cherries and wild berries. Its elegant structure is enhanced by silky tannins and a distinct Te Muna perfume, underscoring the unique terroir.
Hand-harvested and aged for 11 months in French oak, this wine combines finesse with depth, showcasing its potential for aging gracefully until 2029. Perfectly suited for pairing with mushroom dishes or roasted meats, the Craggy Range Te Muna Pinot Noir stands as a testament to both the site's remarkable character and the winemaker’s skill.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Black Fruits, Bramble, Earthy
Palate:
Blackcurrant, Cherry, Dark Plum
Food Pairings:
Pork
Poultry
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Black Fruits, Bramble, Earthy
Blackcurrant, Cherry, Dark Plum
Pork
Poultry
Red Meat