Image above: Lyre trellising on a small portion of Craggy Range's vast vineyard in the Te Muna Valley, Martinborough
Craggy Range Winery has won a top spot in Wine Spectator magazine's Top 100 Wines of 2024 with its 2023 Te Muna, Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc being awarded 11th spot.
"The inclusion of our Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc in Wine Spectator's Top 100 is a testament to our team's dedication to expressing the unique character of our Martinborough terroir," says Craggy Range's new Executive Director, David Peabody.
"The combination of stony soils and cool sunny days gives us the distinctive minerality, along with the brisk howling winds that thicken the grape skins, resulting in an unparalleled depth of flavour."
The recognition from one of the world's most influential wine publications is significant for Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc, which has achieved 10 consecutive vintages scoring 90 points or higher from Wine Spectator. The annual Top 100 list has been published since 1988 and celebrates wines that demonstrate exceptional quality, value and availability while embodying what the publication's editors call the X factor — wines that generate particular excitement and passion.
Craggy Range was founded in 1998 by Terry and Mary Peabody.
The winery's governance under a 1000 year family trust ensures a long term perspective that influences all decision making instils a culture of stewardship.
