Craggy Range 'Aroha' Pinot Noir 2021

Craggy Range ‘Aroha’ Pinot Noir 2021 - Martinborough, Wairarapa, New Zealand

A beautifully poised, site-driven Pinot Noir from the Te Muna Road vineyard, Aroha (meaning “love” in Māori) captures the elegance and savoury complexity Martinborough is known for. The 2021 opens with lifted aromas of red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry, layered with subtle floral notes, forest floor and gentle spice. On the palate it’s finely structured and energetic, with pure red fruit, bright acidity and refined tannins giving length and precision. Savoury nuances and mineral tension build through the finish, signalling both immediate charm and serious ageing potential.

Grape variety: Pinot Noir

Style: Dry red, elegant and structured

Drink window: 2024–2036

Perfect for: Roast duck, mushroom or truffle-accented dishes, pork tenderloin, grilled salmon, refined autumn cooking

Critic scores:

95 points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

94 points - Wine Spectator

Pure, savoury and beautifully balanced - a benchmark Martinborough Pinot Noir built to age gracefully.