91 points, “This vintage of Pinot, grown at the bottom of the North Island, is a sassy spicy little number. It bursts forth cinnamon, clove and tree-bark aromas accompanied by ripe cranberry and redcurrant fruit along with a whiff of violets. It's medium weighted, lacing crunchy fruit with the sinewy savoury tannins typical to Martinborough.†– Wine Enthusiast
Craggy Range have created a classic Martinborough Pinot Noir. We adore the bouncy red fruit, black cherry, dried herbs and balanced oak char; that combination of sweet and savoury makes for a wonderful and versatile food wine. It loves tomato sauces, meze, slow-cooked stews, roasts and grilled chicken.
Terry Peabody’s wife and daughter convinced him to establish a family wine business in the 1990s. After travelling the world in search of the perfect spot, he settled on Gimblett Gravels in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. This spot was chosen because of his love of big reds, particularly Syrah and Bordeaux. Today, Craggy Range is one of New Zealand’s most prestigious and highly awarded wine producers, boasting an enviable portfolio spanning various varieties and regions. What unites them is world-class winemaking, uncompromising attention to detail and technical excellence. Craggy Range is a member of the New Zealand Fine Wine Classification and were crowned New Zealand Winery of the Year in 2017 by leading wine writer Bob Campbell MW.
