Ata Rangi McCrone Pinot Noir 2019

96 POINTS - Cameron Douglas MS
"Complex, new, vibrant and developing, a bouquet filled with scents of red cherry and plum, a mineral rich clay soil quality, bracken and roses. Delicious on the palate with a firm fine tannins texture, an abundance of acidity and taut mouthfeel. A wine still in the throws of youth with a quiver of texture and vibrato. As the wine opens out on the palate the flavours remain persistent and constant, the mouthfeel becomes a little chalkier and textured as the structure builds. Core fruit flavours of red berries and plum, a lovely example that will age gracefully. Best drinking likely from 2027 through 2039. Fantastic value!"

Exquisite nose of rose petal, sweet raspberry and spice. Bold and juicy entry to the palate, with primary fruit combining with herbal and iron ore notes. There is a brooding, savoury note to the glossy and vibrant palate. The benefit of careful cellaring before release is showing in the suppleness and length of the tannins. Excellent release.