2023 Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir

A bright, elegant Pinot Noir that nails the balance between delicate fruit, floral lift, and subtle spice - pure Martinborough charm with a little extra polish.

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The 2023 Te Muna Road Pinot Noir is classic Craggy Range - elegant, finely tuned, and all about showing off the best of Martinborough.

Grown on those signature limestone soils, it’s got all the good stuff: bright red fruits, a little floral lift, some sweet spice, and silky tannins holding it all together. It’s light on its feet but still has plenty to say, with depth and texture that doesn’t shout but definitely gets noticed.

The 2023 vintage threw in some challenges, with cooler weather and a bit of rain, but careful picking kept things fresh and vibrant. A stint in French oak (28% new) adds just the right amount of polish without stealing the show.

It’s a wine that feels effortless but is quietly complex, built to impress now or after a little time in the cellar.

93 points - "The 2023 Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir is powerful but framed within an ethereal structure of ductile tannin. The fruit is eminently red, and the wine feels elegantly integrated at all levels. It's a lovely expression of Martinborough, and it manages restraint and measure at every opportunity. The acidity is fine and saline, the balance is there and the oak merely supports. There is a savory herbal nuance through the finish, but it all works. Recommended. 12.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap." - Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)

Vintage Detail
A moderate spring led to a cooler ripening season defined by several large rain events. Picking and selection were critical.

Brix
22.2 average

Production Level
26 hl/ha average

Winemaking

Hand Harvested: 100%
Whole Bunch: 0%
Destemmed: 100%
Fermentation Vessel: Open-top stainless steel tanks and French oak cuves
Fermentation: Indigenous
Barrel Type: French oak barriques
New Barrel %: 28%
Maturation: 10 months
Fining: Yes
Filtration: Yes
Bottled: February 2024
Wine Analysis

Alcohol: 12.5%
Residual Sugar: Nil
pH: 3.73
Acidity: 5.3 g/L
Tasting Note
Bright, deep scarlet in colour. Evocative floral aromatics of lavender and jasmine, with notes of sweet spice. Distinctly Te Muna, this wine is elegant and poised with a fine, ethereal palate. Silk-laden tannins amalgamate effortlessly, providing incredible flow. A supremely elegant release.

Food Match
Spring lamb, grilled salmon, duck, and mushroom risotto.

Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type Red
Body Light Bodied
Variety Pinot Noir
Country New Zealand
Region Martinborough
Reviewed By The Wine Advocate
Critic Score 93
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Screw Cap

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