Robert Parker nailed it because both the 1999 and 2000 Esszencias were spectacular

Sweet rose petal

rose and even a hint of truffle

dark pinot and whiffs of spice

Ata Rangi, McCrone Vineyard Pinot Noir Brut Zero Robert Parker nailed it becauseFull screwcapped bottle 1,303 g. Vineyards certified organic. Overall, the season was slightly warmer than average, but it finished cooler. McCrone vineyard is just around the corner from their home block but here the soils are remarkably different. While the Martinborough Terrace is predominantly alluvial gravels, there is a compact seam of clay which threads its way across a section of the terrace, fanning out over the gravels and creating a cooling