2024 Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir

Juicy, fresh and supplely textured with a long moreish finish.

Ata Rangi rate the 2024 vintage as arguably the best they have seen in the last 45 years.
Vibrant red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a bright red purple hue. A perfumed mix of violet, strawberry, raspberry and subtle anise scents greet the nostrils with whiffs of clove, forest floor and spicy cedar also evident. Juicy and fresh, cherry, strawberry, red plum and anise flavours drive the palate with notions of clove, earth and spicy cedar the undercard. Supplely textured, it’s amply powered and has a long moreish finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%

Other Reviews….
Perfumed and pretty, showing the quality of the beautiful 2024 vintage. Aromas of sliced oranges and strawberries. Some crushed stones. Medium body, firm tannins and crunchy fruity at the end. Linear and bright. Drink now.
94 Points
JamesSuckling.com

“The 2024 vintage: arguably the best in 45 years we have been growing grapes”, say Ata Rangi.
Well, it’s a terrific release of this wine. It has perfume, spice, a slight wet earthy bass, raspberry and cherry. It’s medium-bodied, has some juiciness and dark red fruits, a slight liquorice root thing, crisp ‘mineral’ acidity, a tight graphite and slate feel to tannin, with a bright finish offering some blood orange and spice. Gee, this has some energy and it drinks a charm. Drink 2025-2034+
94 Points
Gary Walsh – The Wine Front