Craggy Range was founded in 1997 by the Australian Peabody family and oenologist and Master of Wine Steve Smith. Smith is Craggy Range's Director of Wine & Viticulture and has been in the wine business since 1980. The winery is located in the shadow of the impressive Te Mata Peak hill range - the landmark of the Hawke's Bay wine region. The founders of Craggy Range made a bold decision right from the start. They opted for a clear Single Vineyard philosophy, convinced by the idea that every piece of land has its own potential. Thus, all wines reflect their unique, New Zealand origin.