Product Description:
Martinborough power and perfume from a benchmark single site. The 2024 Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir is a commanding release from one of New Zealand’s premier Pinot sites. Sourced from the elevated, clay-rich terraces of Te Muna Vineyard in Martinborough, this wine channels the tension and elegance that define the region—where cool nights and volcanic soils shape Pinot of depth and clarity.
Hand harvested and naturally fermented with 15% whole bunches, it’s a wine built on purity and subtle structure. Aged 10 months in 24% new French oak, it unfurls with layers of lavender, dark cherry, jasmine and exotic spice. The palate is equally arresting—bold yet beautifully weighted, with fine tannins melting into a finish of incense, mineral drive and poised acidity.
Rich enough for spring lamb, nuanced enough for grilled salmon, and a standout for cellaring over the next decade.
Maker
In 1993, Terry Peabody and his wife Mary embarked on a mission to create a family legacy rooted in their passion for fine wine. Rather than purchasing an established vineyard, they sought out uncharted land, ultimately recognising the exceptional potential of New Zealand. Partnering with renowned viticulturist Steve Smith, they explored the country's finest winegrowing regions to realise their dream.
Their journey led them to the Gimblett Gravels Winegrowing District in Hawke’s Bay, where the warm, stony soils provide the perfect conditions for crafting premium reds such as Syrah and Merlot. They also discovered a spectacular site on Te Muna Road in Martinborough, known for its two distinct terraces. The higher terrace, with its ancient rocky clay soils, is ideal for Pinot Noir, while the younger gravelly soils of the lower terrace—infused with limestone—are perfect for producing an aromatic and minerally Sauvignon Blanc. Over time, Craggy Range wines have earned significant acclaim, including the title of New World Winery of the Year from Wine Enthusiast in 2014. Dedicated to ensuring their legacy endures, Terry Peabody has established a 1,000-year trust for the winery.
Under the leadership of Chief Winemaker Julian Grounds, Craggy Range was named the top winery in the 2023 Real Review, and the highest-ranked New Zealand and Australian winery in the 2022 World's Best Vineyards awards.
Philosophy
Craggy Range was founded on a simple but uncompromising belief: great wine begins with great land, and the best land is sought out, not inherited. In 1993, Terry and Mary Peabody began their search for untouched vineyard sites to create a family legacy rooted in purity of place. That journey led them to New Zealand, where a unique combination of maritime climate, youthful soils, and pioneering spirit offered the potential to craft wines unlike anywhere else. Working with viticulturist Steve Smith, they adopted a single-vineyard approach from the outset, planting on green fields in two of the country’s most distinctive regions — the stony Gimblett Gravels in Hawke’s Bay for structured, detailed reds, and Te Muna Road in Martinborough, where clay and limestone-rich terraces yield Pinot Noir of depth and Sauvignon Blanc with mineral precision.
Every bottle from Craggy Range’s Prestige and Family Collections is a faithful reflection of its origin — the soil, the climate, and the season — guided by a philosophy that prizes authenticity over expedience. Protected by a 1000-year trust, the estate will remain in family hands for generations, ensuring that the pursuit of quality, provenance, and integrity endures.
Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Perfumed and exotic
Dark cherry, jasmine, lavender and sweet spice over incense and wild herbs.
PALATE
– Seamless and bold
Silken tannins frame dark fruit and spice, carried by powerful balance and finesse.
FINISH
– Long and refined
Spiced cherry and florals linger with mineral cut and restrained oak.
Finer Details:
Style - Red Wine
Varietal - Pinot Noir
Country - New Zealand
Region - Martinborough
Vintage - 2024
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 14%
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