-
99
/ 100
Sam Kim -
97
/ 100
Rebecca Gibb -
96
/ 100
The Real Review -
95
/ 100
Erin Larkin
Red
Classification
Pinot Noir
Variety
2021
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
New Zealand
Country
Martinborough,
Region
13.5%
Alcohol %
5-10 Years
Cellaring
Scores
99 / 100"This is impeccably composed and seductively expressed, showing dark cherry, clove, thyme and cedar characters on the nose with a gorgeous floral overtone. The concentrated palate is plush yet poised and refined with fleshy texture and perfectly pitched tannins. The wine exhibits stunning depth with layers of delectable flavours and meticulously structured mouthfeel, leading to a totally captivating, sensual finish."
- Sam Kim
97 / 100
"The 2021 PinotNoir definitely reflects vintage. Its good colour and abundance of gravelly tannins display the smaller berried, smaller vintage. Its bright fruit, intense concentration and plentiful acidity accompany primary red fruit flavour, with an impressive show of ample black tea leaf-like tannins. It’s a wine for the long haul that draws out to an extended finish."
- Rebecca Gibb
96 / 100
"Deep crimson. A firm, upright nose with blackberry, violet minerality in a restricted but concentrated package. Not immediately exuberant but there is clearly a lot of innate power here. The palate is full-bodied, very structured from the start with both fruit and oak tannins giving texture and dimension to this impressively serious, mineral and very long wine. Very young currently (March 2024), it needs a few years to relax into itself but will be fantastic in time as the floral and blackberry flavours unfurl."
- The Real Review
95 / 100
"The 2021 Pinot Noir is vibrant on the nose and totally precise and focused. The acid spools right from the front of the palate and has a mobile, agile way about it. The season may have had it’s challenges, but the wine is effortless, natural and shapely. It’s great. The 40% whole bunch here sits well within the red fruit and creates a capacious mid-palate without an impact of stalky flavour. Superb. A real pleasure to drink."
- Erin Larkin
Tasting Notes
An exceptional wine that embodies elegance, complexity, and the true essence of New Zealand's finest Pinot Noir. Ata Rangi is renowned for its commitment to producing exceptional wines, and their Pinot Noir is no exception. With a history dating back to 1980, Ata Rangi has established itself as one of New Zealand's most prestigious wineries, consistently delivering wines of outstanding quality.
Showcases an enchanting bouquet of red and black fruits, infused with delicate floral notes. With each swirl of the glass, you'll be greeted by enticing aromas of ripe cherries, raspberries, violets, and a touch of exotic spice, creating an alluring and complex sensory experience. This wine exemplifies the perfect balance between power and finesse. On the palate, it reveals a harmonious blend of fruit flavors, supported by fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. It dances gracefully across your taste buds, offering layers of red currants, dark cherries, wild berries, and subtle hints of earthiness, culminating in a long, memorable finish.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity