Crimson is inspired by a love of rate and pohutukawa, New Zealand’s stunning native ‘Christmas trees’. Sales support the work of Project Crimson, the charitable conservation trust whose mission it is to see these tenacious iron-hearted trees planted and protected. Crimson Pinot Noir is produced from our younger vine blocks. It is ready for drinking now, and within two to three years of the vintage while the sweet, ripe black cherry and plum characters are still fresh and vibrant. Underpinning this fruit are the lovely savoury, gamey, pinot complexities. This wine has a rich and well structured palate with smooth, supple tannins.’ Notes from the winemaker, Clive Paton.