Expect grapefruit, lime, passionfruit, gooseberry, fresh herbs, and a touch of stone fruit with medium body and bright acidity. Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc typically shows more restraint and savory complexity than the louder, more tropical Marlborough style.
- Varietal
- Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
- Region
- New Zealand / Wairarapa / Martinborough / Te Muna Road
- Body
- Medium
- Style
- dry white, structured, distinctive
The producer
Craggy Range is one of New Zealand's most acclaimed producers, founded in 1998. Te Muna Road in Martinborough is a sub-region distinct from the more famous Marlborough on the South Island, producing Sauvignon Blancs with more restraint and structure than typical Marlborough examples.
What critics say
Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc receives consistently strong reviews as a benchmark distinctive expression of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
Pairing
Grilled fish with lemon, goat cheese salads, asparagus, grilled chicken with herbs