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2014 Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir (Screwcap)

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July 27, 2025 - $21

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RATINGS

92Wine Enthusiast

Ripe red berries, cola, chocolate, florals and a meaty baseline shine through on both the nose and the palate...juicy and fruity, with silky smooth tannins, a savory backbone and an easy-going elegance. Simultaneously glug worthy and serious.

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90The Wine Advocate

...offers a nice red cherry and raspberry perfume with pretty lavender undertones. Soft, delicate and fresh, the palate contributes a pleasant savory/herbal character...great length.

90Wine Spectator

Juicy and plush, with wild strawberry and maraschino cherry flavors, accented by a mix of sage and white pepper details. Shows a supple texture and plenty of finesse on the detailed finish.

90Decanter Magazine (points)

An intense melange of dark berry fruits, mince pies and violets laced with liquorice and Sichuan spice....fresh and crunchy weight and ginger and pepper notes right to the end.

PRODUCER

Craggy Range

Craggy Range is located in Havelock North, New Zealand. It was founded in the late 1990s by businessman Terry Peabody, who had an international career in waste management and transportation before starting Craggy Range. The estate makes a large portfolio of wines from Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Chardonnay, to Syrah, Pinot Noir and Bordeaux-style blends.

REGION

New Zealand, Wairarapa, Martinborough

Wairarapa is on the south end of New Zealand’s north island, and it is the country’s most exciting Pinot Noir region. Martinborough is the very small town that serves as the South Wairarapa region’s commercial center, and the district is home to more than 60 wineries, many of them specializing in Pinot Noir, and, more recently Pinot Gris. A mountain range between Wellington, to the west, and Wairarapa keeps the region’s vineyards temperate, with relatively dry falls that are optimal for Pinot Noir harvesting. The region also has the greatest variation between average daytime and average night temperatures, also a boon to grape growing and especially Pinot Noir. Sauvignon Blanc is also grown. ?

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.

VINTAGE

2014 Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir (Screwcap)