2013 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir Martinborough
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Single-vineyard wines had already been launched, including the McCrone Pinot Noir. The estate was not yet certified organic at this time. Only 20% whole bunch (less than currently) but élevage (12 months in 25% new barriques, then 6 months in tank) remains unchanged. Quite a deep crimson. Pale rim. Subtle, savoury nose. Very juicy, energetic fruit that is still vibrant and very much alive. Floral with some mushroom notes. Very attractive. (JR)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Savory, herbal and dark-fruited, the 2013 Pinot Noir is medium to full-bodied, quite supple but firm, with a backbone of wiry acids and a long, mouthwatering finish.
Bright medium red. Lively, complex, soil-driven aromas of red berries, dark cherry, plum, smoke, herbs and spices. Suave and fine-grained, with cherry and darker fruit flavors complicated by a hint of menthol and forest floor and spice notes contributing a savory quality. This sappy, bright, nicely delineated wine displays a restrained sweetness and very good length, and has the firm, broad tannins to support a graceful evolution in bottle.
Mid crimson. Less lifted and immediate than the Crimson 2014, more spicy and savoury, dark-red fruit, plus a deliciously dry texture thanks to very fine-grained tannins. Structured and harmonious. Plenty of spice but it seems to be fruit- not oak-derived. Long and focused. The long drinking window is informed by this impressive vertical tasting in London last year. (JH)