Craggy Range Te Muna Road Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Many years ago, Craggy Range made the decision to plant their Sauvignon Blanc vineyard on the lower terraces of Te Muna Road in the Martinborough region, as opposed to the more popular Marlborough. It has done them no harm, as it seems that, vintage after vintage, it sits among the very best from New Zealand. The cool climate of this region, more traditionally known for its Pinot Noir, helps imbue the wines with a sense of elegance. Pale lemon with green flecks, the nose is a wonderfully appealing mix of lemon curd, citrus, spices, hints of grapefruit, minerality and a touch of the tropicals, most notably passionfruit. Supple, generous and approachable in style, there is a fine line of acidity adding to the energy and freshness of the wine. Layered and persistent, the flavours come in waves. A cracking Sauvignon Blanc which is already exhibiting a little more complexity than we anticipate with this variety. Enjoy over the next half dozen years. Points: 93/100

Wine Pilot ∙ 18th Apr 2026

Good with its depth and concentration, a slick to texture, a tensile core of lime and saline minerality. Faint tropical fruits, cut grass, cucumber in mineral water, a lash of passionfruit and lemongrass in there, too. Lots of flavour and freshness, is the gist, and the drinkability is set to charm. Points: 93/100

Halliday Wine Companion ∙ 8th Apr 2026

Intense Key lime, lemongrass and pear flavors are fleshy, bright and precise in this white, showing details of tangerine, kiwifruit and grapefruit, with sleek notes of saline and green tea, plus a hint of white pepper on a mouthwatering frame. Drink now. Points: 93/100

Wine Spectator ∙ 26th Mar 2026

A restrained and complex sauvignon blanc with subtle layers of green apple, olive leaf, fresh herbs, tomato stalk and wet stone all seamlessly melding into each other across the mid-weight, dry palate. Clearly still youthful with a fine line of saline acidity running throughout, this will come into its own in the coming months and provide refreshing drinking for a year or two before turning complex and contemplative.  Points: 93/100

The Real Review ∙ 25th Mar 2026

The 2025 Sauvignon Blanc Martinborough offers an appealing balance between ripe citrus, elderflower, nettle and flint. It is delicate and aromatic with a long, scented finish. Points: 90/100

Vinous ∙ 2nd Feb 2026