Craggy Range
Craggy Range 2003 Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Martinborough)
- Editors' Choice
- $18
This is a full, ripe style of Sauvignon Blanc, one that layers generous peach and nectarine flavors over a citrusy core. There’s a hint of honeyed ripeness, and the finish is refreshingly zingy without being overly acidic. Beautifully balanced.
— J.C.
(4/1/2004)
Craggy Range 2004 Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Martinborough)
- Editors' Choice
- $20
Intense stuff; hits on the nose like a bomb packed with fresh green veggies and vibrant passion fruit, mango and stone fruits. Slides across the palate with ease courtesy of prime acidity. Tastes much like it smells, with jolting flavors of gooseberry, pineapple and orange. Imported by Kobrand.
— W.E.
(7/1/2005)
Craggy Range 2005 Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Martinborough)
- Editors' Choice
- $22
Shows wonderfully ripe, round character in its peach and tangerine aromas and flavors, yet also offers good complexity and length. There’s a smoky, fumé note to the aromas and lingering citrus notes on the finish.
— J.C.
(9/1/2006)
Craggy Range 2005 Fletcher Family Vineyard Riesling (Marlborough)
- $24
A top example of the kind of balance Marlborough Riesling can achieve, this is simultaneously full-bodied and round, off-dry yet crisp. Citrusy aromas reminiscent of lemon curd lead the way, while the fruit flavors that unfold on the palate offer melon, apple and citrus.
— J.C.
(9/1/2007)
Craggy Range 2005 Te Muna Road Vineyard Riesling (Martinborough)
- $24
Drier-tasting and slightly more austere than the Fletcher Family Vineyard bottling, this Riesling from Craggy’s own vineyard in Martinborough features zesty lemon and lime aromas and flavors backed by various spices, including ginger and clove. It’s medium-bodied, with a long spice-and-citrus finish.
— J.C.
(9/1/2007)
Craggy Range 2004 Sophia Gimblett Gravels Red (Hawke's Bay)
- $60
Shows all the intensity you could want from a New Zealand Merlot (there’s just 7% Cab Franc and 1% Cab Sauvignon in the blend), but seems to be in a bit of an awkward stage right now. Back in June it showed great finesse and elegance to go with its power, but tasted again in September it seems chunkier, with some rough edges of wood and alcohol poking out. Try in 2009.
— J.C.
(12/15/2006)
Craggy Range 2005 Le Sol Gimblett Gravels Syrah (Hawke's Bay)
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- $60
Full-bodied and rich, this is an unusually concentrated and intense New Zealand Syrah. Intense aromas of peppery spice, blueberry and cedar add olive and espresso flavors on the palate, framed by some firm tannins. The fruit powers through on the finish, so in a couple of years’ time, this rating may look conservative.
— J.C.
(5/1/2008)
Craggy Range 2005 Sophia Gimblett Gravels Red (Hawke's Bay)
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- $55
Full-bodied, lush and velvety, this Merlot-based blend from winemaker Steve Smith, MW, features aromas and flavors of smoke, roasted coffee and black cherries underscored by plummier notes. Finishes with dark chocolate flavors and a touch of warmth.
— J.C.
(5/1/2008)
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