Craggy Range Aroha Pinot Noir (aged Release) 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Craggy Range
Label Name:
 
Aroha Pinot Noir (aged Release)
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Martinborough (Te Muna Road Vineyard)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.8%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 96; Bob Campbell MW 96; Cameron Douglas MS 92 (selected professional reviews)

Tasting Note
Perfumed red and dark cherry, violets, forest-floor and savory spice; cigar-tobacco and rose notes. Silky, sappy fruit with fine-to-firm tannins, plush texture and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, duck confit, pork belly, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto; Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), miso-glazed fish, mushroom hotpot or ramen with shiitake.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; ~60% destemmed, 40% whole-bunch; fermented in open-top stainless and French oak cuves; matured ~11 months in French oak (≈30–32% new).

Vineyard Info
Made by Craggy Range from the estate Te Muna Road terraces in Martinborough. Founded by Terry Peabody and Steve Smith MW, the winery focuses on single-vineyard, premium wines from old, stony terraces.