The McCrone Vineyard was planted in 2001

Meatiness and rich plum in the mouth and a gloriously full and smooth texture

tannins subsumed

so the label was put to rest

with that irresistible jubey/pastille quality

Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir tempranillo The McCrone Vineyard was plantedLooking more and more like a junior Ata Rangi as those 'young' vines grow up to more than 20 years old and each new vintage is released. It's succulent, briary and charry with chewiness from excellent skin tannins and just enough (old) oak. ' a bit of grunt in there' says winemaker Clive Paton. Sales of this pinot noir support the work of PROJECT CRIMSON, the charitable conservation trust whose mission is to plant and protect New Zealand's native