2023 Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir, Martinborough

Light ruby. Floral, delicate nose with subtle aromas of pot-pourri, wild berry and rosehip. A light, crisp palate with crystalline, light-weight tangy flavours and a subtly savoury finish which rests on bony, chalky, fine tannins. Volnay-esque in its expression of lightness and clarity, like lace stained with cherry. Accessible now but it will unfurl and evolve within the context of its more contemplative, delicate style, at least in the mid-term 18 Jun 2024 Drink 2024–2032

91 points Stephen Wong 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.