Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2011

Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2011Ata Rangi, meaning 'dawn sky' or 'new beginning', is a small, family owned, organic winery in Martinborough that has a reputation for producing exceptional quality pinot noir. The Ata Rangi Pinot Noir is their flagship wine and is regarded by many to be one of the greatest pinot noirs that comes out of New Zealand. "A very serious pinot that needs plenty of time to show its best. A highlight is its perfect ripeness, which gives great flavour." Huon

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restrained lime/lemon aroma

high-toned and floral with its cherry blossom and spice aromatics accenting the steeped raspberry

I really would

fruit driven and silky delivering dark fruit notes and some chocolate bitterness

creates ideal conditions for growing premium cool-climate grapes

It sits on the palate with generosity but freshness

and the red volcanic soil has a base of limestone with deep-set sandstone

If the quality of the wine reaches the desired standard

In 2012 it was the Best’s Bin No 1 Shiraz 2011

nice staining of palate

Cape Mentelle has over 150 hectares of its own vines across four vineyards within the Margaret River region