Citrus Fruit and Floral,
BODY: Medium
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: High
TANNIN: Light
ALCOHOL (%): Moderate (9-12%)
Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand
Grape Varietals:
Riesling
Winemaking:
On Lees Ageing
Maturation: Oak Barrels and Stainless Steel Tanks
Awards:
WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Fish and chips, baked salmon, grilled snapper with tomato salsa
ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Grape varietal & region: 100% Riesling. The fruit comes rom a small planting of Riesling on the higher terrace of the Te Muna Road Vineyard in Martinborough. The vines grow in volcanic, clay soils and enjoy a temperate, maritime climate.
Taste profile: Craggy Range Te Muna Riesling exhibits a juicy texture that is distinctly Martinborough. Pale straw colour with green hues. Intense bouquet of orange blossoms, rose petals, lemon peel and kaffir lime leaf. Taut and long on the palate with a crunchy acidity and unique texture. Fresh and salivating citrus flavours of mandarin, grapefruit and lime.
Winemaking process: Hand-picking and whole bunch pressing of the grapes. Cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks and French oak barriques. The wine is left on lees for 4 months after vintage.
Ageing potential: Cellar for 1–12 years from vintage.
