Perfect balance of power & freshness
Complex yet ethereal, this vintage encapsulates Martinborough Pinot Noir
Delicious with pan-seared halibut or crispy skin salmon dishes
Ata Rangi Martinborough Pinot Noir 2019
Ata Rangi Martinborough Pinot Noir 2019
Description
- French oak
- Raspberry
- Anise & herbs
- Balanced
A full fragrant nose of sun-baked raspberry, red rose, anise and dark cherry meld with delicate savoury notes of dried porcini and fresh herbs. The palate is a balance of power and freshness, with flavours of fresh red cherry carrying through to the finish. Complex yet ethereal, this vintage encapsulates our vision of Martinborough Pinot Noir.
Only fruit, from the oldest parcels of vines makes up their premium Pinot Noir. The fabled Abel clone, allegedly smuggled from Burgundy in the mid-70s, makes up 40% of the blend. The result is a complex, structured wine, beautifully perfumed in the classic Ata Rangi style.
Good rainfall up to Christmas set the vineyards up well for what was a very dry Summer. Overall, the season was slightly warmer than average, but the cooler finish to the season meant vibrant acidity was retained, while tannins ripened fully. Smaller bunches and yields resulted in concentration and complexity, which will allow this 2019 to age beautifully.
35% whole bunch with the remainder destemmed, fermentation by indigenous yeasts. Total tank time 15- 23 days. After pressing, complete malolactic ferment in oak. 11 months total in French oak (35% new), then blended and held for another 6 months prior to bottling.
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