Sweetness: Dry

Grape(s): Sauvignon Blanc

Grape info: Though indigenous to France, Sauvignon’s unique aromatic profile has seen it successfully transplanted all over the world to become the third most cultivated variety, behind only Chardonnay and Airén. Its enduring popularity is down to its distinctive, multi-layered combination of youthful, ‘green’ flavours matched with a keen acidity, capable of producing wines of real substance.     

Info: Founded in 1998 by Terry and Mary Peabody, Craggy Range was established with the ambitious vision of creating a world-class family wine estate to endure for generations. Guided by a 1,000-year family trust, the winery farms exceptional estate vineyards in Hawke's Bay, Martinborough and Marlborough, focusing on wines that express the individuality of each site. Combining meticulous viticulture with a commitment to sustainability, Craggy Range has earned an international reputation for elegant, age-worthy wines that reflect New Zealand's remarkable diversity of terroir.

Tasting note: Bright and expressive, with aromas of passion fruit, citrus, white flowers and fresh herbs. The palate is crisp yet textured, showing ripe tropical fruit, preserved lemon and a fine, steely mineral edge. Grown on the lower terraces of Te Muna Road in Martinborough, the fruit benefits from cool-climate ripening and rocky soils, giving the wine intensity, freshness and a long, crystalline finish.

Character: Citrus, white flowers, fresh herbs.