"An attractively fragrant, supple wine" Bob Campbell, MW
"Elegant, aromatic Pinot Noir with bright floral, violet, cherry, fresh herb, star anise & restrained spicy oak" Bob Campbell, MW
Delicious with pan-seared halibut or crispy skin salmon dishes
Ata Rangi Martinborough Pinot Noir 2018
Ata Rangi Martinborough Pinot Noir 2018
Accolades
Awarded 96/100 Points & 5 Stars
Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Sep 2020
Description
- French oak
- Mulberry & cherry
- Star anise & five spice
- Fine tannins
"Elegant, aromatic Pinot Noir with bright, high energy floral, violet, cherry, fresh herb, star anise and restrained spicy oak supported by fine tannins and juicy acidity. An attractively fragrant, supple wine that’s a little lighter than usual but gives a nod in the direction of Burgundy and shows promising ageing potential" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Sep 2020
The resulting wine presents a medley of aromas on the nose: tree-ripened plums, mulberry, exotic five spice and liquorice. It has a gorgeous entry, opening smoothly into a full mid-palate. Flavours of rosehip entwine with a fine and savoury tannin structure that persists as an elegant, classic feature of Ata Rangi Pinot Noir. It is important to serve Pinot Noir slightly cooler than a typical room temperature, 14-16°C, to best enjoy the unfolding layers of aroma and flavour as the wine gently warms in the glass.
Only the oldest parcels of fruit are used in this premium Pinot Noir. The fabled Abel clone, allegedly smuggled from Burgundy in the mid-70s, makes up 40% of the blend. The result is a very complex, structured wine, beautifully perfumed in the classic Ata Rangi style.
The 2018 season was one of the warmest we’ve seen. On the Martinborough Terrace, a drier than unusual November and very warm December led up to regional temperatures breaking records in late January. This created a good buffer from the wetter and cooler weather that appeared at the back end of the season. Grapes were therefore picked pleasingly ripe and in great condition.
35% whole bunch with the remainder destemmed, fermentation by indigenous yeasts. Peak ferment temp 32oC with all ferments hand-plunged. Total tank time 20 - 23 days. After pressing, complete malolactic ferment in oak. 11 months total in French oak (35% new), then blended and held for another 6 months.
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