2025 Craggy Range Pinot Noir, Martinborough

Pinot Noir finds a natural home in Martinborough and Craggy Range has long been one of the region’s most respected ambassadors for its distinctive style. Established by Terry and Mary Peabody in the late 1990s, the winery set out to craft single vineyard driven wines that could stand confidently on the world stage. The stony alluvial soils and cool, windy conditions of Martinborough help shape Pinot Noir with perfume, structure and an earthy savoury thread, and this release captures that regional signature with clarity and finesse.

A bright ruby core with translucent edges draws you in. Aromas unfold with wild strawberry, red cherry and cranberry layered alongside rose petal, dried thyme and subtle forest floor complexity. There is a lovely aromatic lift that feels both fresh and quietly serious. The palate is silky and medium bodied, red berry fruit flowing across fine tannins with notes of rhubarb, spice and crushed stone adding dimension. Lively acidity keeps everything precise and food focused, finishing long and savoury with a lingering mineral echo.

This is the kind of Pinot Noir that suits both relaxed evenings and thoughtful dining. Roast duck with cherry glaze, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto or charcuterie platters will all feel beautifully matched. Drinking impressively now with a gentle decant, yet capable of evolving over six to eight years as earthy, dried flower and gamey nuances begin to emerge. A polished and authentic Martinborough Pinot Noir that reinforces Craggy Range’s reputation for elegance and regional expression.