2021 Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir, Martinborough

Made from mainly younger pinot noir vines but with extra concentration from a low-yielding vintage. Classy wine with dark cherry, plum, violet and dried herb flavours. A delicious texture and surprising length. Good value at this price. 09 FEB 2023 Drink 2023–2028

94 points Bob Campbell MW therealreview.com

Crimson is a selection of parcels from younger Pinot Noir vines from various own vineyards on the Martinborough Terrace. In their youth, vines tend to be more fruit expressive, gaining more complexity around 15-20 years.

Fruit was hand-harvested with the majority desteemed and a small parcel whole bunch fermented.

Indigenous yeast ferment took place in stainless steel tanks before the wine was racked off into French oak barrels and cellared for 10 months.