2016 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir
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Pale ruby-garnet. Broad, slightly reductive, spicy, earthy tones, with a touch of tobacco. Red-cherry fruit behind. Lots of spice-earth savoury character. Bright acidity, peppery, moderate tannins and great length and intensity. (TJ)
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Tim Jackson MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Ata Rangi's current release, the 2016 Pinot Noir, features hints of sage leaves and minty stemminess, beautifully balanced by plush fruit. It's medium to full-bodied, with silkier tannins than the muscular 2015, giving it a lush, welcoming texture and a smooth, seamless finish redolent of tea and roses.
This has all the cherry and spice and perfume that defines this consistently stunning pinot noir, as well as a sense of immense freshness. The palate has deceptive lightness and tannins that are supple and caressing and that kick fresh and expansive out through the finish. Succulent and elegant. A great vintage for this wine. Drink now. Screw cap.