Ata Rangi
Martinborough Pinot Noir
Martinborough, Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand
A serious Pinot after the frivolous fresh young uncomplicated Pinot from Bloody Hill (Mayer) in the Yarra Valley. Quite bold with strong red and black fruits of cherry strawberry and raspberry together with earthy mushroom like notes. Finishes with fine powdery tannins. An interesting back story to the origins of the Malcolm vineyard where cuttings from one of “Burgundy’s finest estates “ believed to be in Vosne Romanee were illegally brought from France. Now known as the Abel clone. See full story on the Ata Rangi website.
A serious Pinot after the frivolous fresh young uncomplicated Pinot from Bloody Hill (Mayer) in the Yarra Valley. Quite bold with strong red and black fruits of cherry strawberry and raspberry together with earthy mushroom like notes. Finishes with fine powdery tannins. An interesting back story to the origins of the Malcolm vineyard where cuttings from one of “Burgundy’s finest estates “ believed to be in Vosne Romanee were illegally brought from France. Now known as the Abel clone. See full story on the Ata Rangi website.
Jul 13th, 2023Very spicy initially on the nose. On the light to medium weight palate some savoury earthy notes but essentially black cherry. Very good and obviously new world. Always one of the best Pinots in New Zealand from Martinborough. This is delicious and fruit driven with integrated oak. Drinking well in its middle age with some years to go. Tasted another bottle 36 weeks later on 6th March 2022 with similar notes. Ripe black cherry aromas. Medium to full bodied tasting more like Central Otago rather than Martinborough. Opulent and mouth filling. Have the 2nd last in late 2023.
Very spicy initially on the nose. On the light to medium weight palate some savoury earthy notes but essentially black cherry. Very good and obviously new world. Always one of the best Pinots in New Zealand from Martinborough. This is delicious and fruit driven with integrated oak. Drinking well in its middle age with some years to go. Tasted another bottle 36 weeks later on 6th March 2022 with similar notes. Ripe black cherry aromas. Medium to full bodied tasting more like Central Otago rather than Martinborough. Opulent and mouth filling. Have the 2nd last in late 2023.
Jun 24th, 2021Ripe red fruits with cherry to the fore. Also spice and a hint of ginger - smoky. A light to medium bodied palate finishing with ultra fine grained tannins. To be honest not as impressive as I was expecting. This wine seems to be between youthful exuberance but not yet gaining complexity. I did have one a few years ago brought by a friend which was delicious. Try the next in a year or so.
Ripe red fruits with cherry to the fore. Also spice and a hint of ginger - smoky. A light to medium bodied palate finishing with ultra fine grained tannins. To be honest not as impressive as I was expecting. This wine seems to be between youthful exuberance but not yet gaining complexity. I did have one a few years ago brought by a friend which was delicious. Try the next in a year or so.
Oct 8th, 2020
Ahhhhh Friday! Tonight's wine is from Martinborough New Zealand the 2013 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir.
The nose has bright beautiful fruit very expressive. There is cranberry, cherry, raspberry, vanilla coke, spice, clove, floral notes and minerality.
The palate reveals a confirmation of the nose with cranberry, black cherry, black plum, herbs, spice, earthy mushroom, forest floor and some toasty oak.
A wonderfully balanced medium body wine with medium smooth fine tannins and medium + acidity that leads to a long enjoyable finish.
What a way to start the weekend. Love this wine. Please have a safe and enjoyable weekend. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷 🖒
Ahhhhh Friday! Tonight's wine is from Martinborough New Zealand the 2013 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir.
The nose has bright beautiful fruit very expressive. There is cranberry, cherry, raspberry, vanilla coke, spice, clove, floral notes and minerality.
The palate reveals a confirmation of the nose with cranberry, black cherry, black plum, herbs, spice, earthy mushroom, forest floor and some toasty oak.
A wonderfully balanced medium body wine with medium smooth fine tannins and medium + acidity that leads to a long enjoyable finish.
What a way to start the weekend. Love this wine. Please have a safe and enjoyable weekend. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷 🖒
Stunning Pinot, polished and rich, oozing charm. Had en magnum.
Stunning Pinot, polished and rich, oozing charm. Had en magnum.
Feb 25th, 2017
Lovely red fruit, scrub herbs and pine tree. Volume in the palate, with fine tannins and good length. Very expressive, great wine. 2013 vintage
Lovely red fruit, scrub herbs and pine tree. Volume in the palate, with fine tannins and good length. Very expressive, great wine. 2013 vintage
Jul 7th, 2016More fruit driven and powerful than the Bindi Original. Ripe fleshy cherry notes. Silky mouthfeel. Through the waves of fruit there is also a reasonable level of tannin and acid which will carry it into the future. A class act.
More fruit driven and powerful than the Bindi Original. Ripe fleshy cherry notes. Silky mouthfeel. Through the waves of fruit there is also a reasonable level of tannin and acid which will carry it into the future. A class act.
Dec 8th, 2015
Well this isn't bad. Big fruit. Quite a bit of tannin for a PN. Love that gentle funkiness. Not bad at all...
Well this isn't bad. Big fruit. Quite a bit of tannin for a PN. Love that gentle funkiness. Not bad at all...
Nov 20th, 2015Light smoky and tertiary notes (sous bois & animal) - but discreet and less intense than I expected. Very savoury and still fruity
Light smoky and tertiary notes (sous bois & animal) - but discreet and less intense than I expected. Very savoury and still fruity
Oct 21st, 2017Väldigt gott! Kostar dock därefter, runt 500 kr.
Väldigt gott! Kostar dock därefter, runt 500 kr.
Jul 15th, 2017