Ata Rangi McCrone Pinot Noir 2024

97 POINTS - Stephen Wong, The Real Review "This is a ripe and concentrated pinot which opens with generous aromas of grated coconut, strawberry shortbread, wild blackberry, cinnamon and ginger snaps. The full-bodied palate is both mouth-filling and complex with the dark cherry, berry fruit held in place by long, grainy tannins, ripe, tangy acidity and smoky, almost savoury nuances. A seriously structured, muscular wine which will evolve slowly, it can be approached after another year or two in bottle." The nose shows dark fruits, red liquorice and crushed rock. Flavours on the palate combine red cranberry, dried herbs wrapped in sweeter plum notes. The tannins here are powerful but supple, and lively acid runs the length of the palate. More ferrous and dark fruited, the clay here shows in a more muscular powerful wine.