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98
/ 100
Bob Campbell MW -
94
/ 100
Mike Bennie -
93
/ 100
Wine Spectator
Red
Classification
Pinot Noir
Variety
2014
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
New Zealand
Country
Hawkes Bay, Gimblett Gravels
Region
13.0%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
98 / 100"Very pure, elegant pinot noir that delivers power with consummate subtlety. Red cherry, raspberry, violet and mineral underpinned by spicy French oak. A thoroughly seductive wine that can be appreciated now but has plenty of cellaring potential."
- Bob Campbell MW
94 / 100
"Sourced from the upper terrace of Te Muna vineyard, with a mix of pinot noir clones, including, for the number geeks, 114, 667 (with some whole bunch usage to temper the fruit sweetness), and the famed, late-ripening Abel clone. Fruit is sent to Hawkes Bay and hand sorted for best bunches. It’s about 40% whole bunches in the ferment. Has that heightened aromatic profile that great pinot noir can get, perfumed, rich cherry fruit, mahogany wood back notes, fine spice detail, faint whiff of dried herbs and undergrowth. Brooding power beckons. Savoury tannin drives the wine, dark, juicy fruit swirls, but its the twiggy, briary tannins that are the take home. Structure, firmness, then that flicker of pretty. It’s drinking superbly but you know this will age wonderfully too. Let it unfurl."
- Mike Bennie
93 / 100
"A seamless, supple expression of Earl Grey tea, plum pudding and huckleberry flavors, with tannins providing some traction on the finish. Vanilla and clove details linger. Drink now through 2026."
- Wine Spectator
Tasting Notes
The Craggy Range Aroha Pinot Noir is a true masterpiece that showcases the essence of the winery's philosophy. This wine is made from handpicked grapes that are carefully selected from the best parcels of the vineyard. The wine is aged for 11 months in French oak barrels, which adds a subtle, yet distinctive complexity to its flavour.
Upon opening the bottle, you are greeted with an inviting aroma of ripe cherries, raspberries, and a hint of spice. On the palate, the wine is elegant and well-structured, with layers of complex flavours that linger on the tongue. The tannins are soft and velvety, adding a silky smoothness to the wine's texture.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity