2016 | Ata Rangi | Pinot Noir

Elegant, supple and very vibrant pinot noir, with seductively-layered floral, red rose, cherry, red fruits, dried herb and mixed spice flavours. Very long and linear wine that demonstrated real power delivered with great subtlety.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: the 2016 Pinot Noir, features hints of sage leaves and minty stemminess, beautifully balanced by plush fruit. It's medium to full-bodied, with silkier tannins than the muscular 2015, giving it a lush, welcoming texture and a smooth, seamless finish redolent of tea and roses.

• James Suckling: This has all the cherry and spice and perfume that defines this consistently stunning Pinot Noir, as well as a sense of immense freshness. The palate has deceptive lightness and tannins that are supple and caressing and that kick fresh and expansive out through the finish.

Producer Information

Ata Rangi is a leading estate in the Martinborough region in the south of New Zealand's North Island. It is particularly known for its intense, complex Pinot Noir, which is widely considered to be among the very best from the country. In 2010 (along with Felton Road Pinot Noir from Central Otago), Ata Rangi Pinot Noir was honored with the first Tipuranga Teitei o Aotearoa, or Grand Cru of New Zealand. Ata Rangi is one of Martinborough's original four producers (alongside Martinborough Vineyard, Dry River and Chifney – now Margrain) with founder Clive Paton planting his first vines in 1980. Today, his sister Alison Paton runs the family business on a day-to-day basis.Helen Masters is regarded as one of the Southern Hemisphere's leading winemakers, and has held that position at the winery since 2003. She won Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine New Zealand Winemaker of the Year in 2019. The estate vineyards – both owned and leased – consist of numerous small blocks, most of which are located within walking distance of Martinborough village, on the deep gravel Martinborough Terrace. The vineyards are certified organic, and all work is done by hand.

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