2020 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir
Wine of the Year, Top 100 NZ Wines for 2022 - James Suckling
98 Points; James Suckling
A beautiful nose of sliced strawberries, crushed cherries, violets, grated nutmeg and a hint of white pepper. Some hibiscus, too. Supremely vibrant and perfumed with fine tannins that run the length of the medium-bodied palate. Textural. Ground spice and fresh fruit are intertwined, providing wonderful depth and complexity. So long as well. Seamless balance. Superb. Sustainable. Drink or hold. Rating
98 Points; Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review
Concentrated, complex pinot noir with cassis, blackberry, dark cherry, violet, wood smoke and savoury/dried herb flavours. Accessible now but with a proven history of ageing gracefully. Elegant wine with impressive power. Ranked #1 of 34 2020 Pinot Noir from Martinborough; Date Tasted: January 2023; Drink: 2023 to 2035; Alcohol: 14%; Rating
Wine of the Year, Top 100 NZ Wines for 2022 - James Suckling
98 Points; James Suckling
A beautiful nose of sliced strawberries, crushed cherries, violets, grated nutmeg and a hint of white pepper. Some hibiscus, too. Supremely vibrant and perfumed with fine tannins that run the length of the medium-bodied palate. Textural. Ground spice and fresh fruit are intertwined, providing wonderful depth and complexity. So long as well. Seamless balance. Superb. Sustainable. Drink or hold. Rating
98 Points; Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review
Concentrated, complex pinot noir with cassis, blackberry, dark cherry, violet, wood smoke and savoury/dried herb flavours. Accessible now but with a proven history of ageing gracefully. Elegant wine with impressive power. Ranked #1 of 34 2020 Pinot Noir from Martinborough; Date Tasted: January 2023; Drink: 2023 to 2035; Alcohol: 14%; Rating
Wine of the Year, Top 100 NZ Wines for 2022 - James Suckling
98 Points; James Suckling
A beautiful nose of sliced strawberries, crushed cherries, violets, grated nutmeg and a hint of white pepper. Some hibiscus, too. Supremely vibrant and perfumed with fine tannins that run the length of the medium-bodied palate. Textural. Ground spice and fresh fruit are intertwined, providing wonderful depth and complexity. So long as well. Seamless balance. Superb. Sustainable. Drink or hold. Rating
98 Points; Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review
Concentrated, complex pinot noir with cassis, blackberry, dark cherry, violet, wood smoke and savoury/dried herb flavours. Accessible now but with a proven history of ageing gracefully. Elegant wine with impressive power. Ranked #1 of 34 2020 Pinot Noir from Martinborough; Date Tasted: January 2023; Drink: 2023 to 2035; Alcohol: 14%; Rating
