Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2024

97 POINTS - The Real Review
"This reluctantly opens with a complex amalgam of blueberry, raspberry and cherry; a whiff of sweet vanilla oak; earthy, peppery spice and a brooding undertow. The palate remains closed and reticent despite vigorous aeration, but it has excellent balance between ripe spicy warmth, etched acidity and finely detailed yet structural tannins. Impressively long and expansive on the finish, this quietly majestic wine possesses innate power and will need a few years in the cellar before it reveals its true qualities."

96 POINTS - James Suckling
"Lively and inspired. On the nose, red cherries, strawberries, dried orange rind and some peppercorns dominate. Medium bodied, showing fine, silky tannins, bright acidity and refined texture. There is tension on the palate, a vertical dimension bringing vitality and character. Juicy fruit balances the crisp, stony and lingering finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap."

This reluctantly opens with a complex amalgam of blueberry, raspberry and cherry; a whiff of sweet vanilla oak; earthy, peppery spice and a brooding undertow. The palate remains closed and reticent despite vigorous aeration, but it has excellent balance between ripe spicy warmth, etched acidity and finely detailed yet structural tannins. Impressively long and expansive on the finish, this quietly majestic wine possesses innate power and will need a few years in the cellar before it reveals its true qualities.