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Ata Rangi Martinborough NZ Pinot Noir 2008

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96/100 55

This wine gives the appearance of having slightly lighter fruit flavour than usual although I suspect that some of it may be locked in by moderately assertive and slightly sappy tannins - it certainly shows no lack of power. I love the mix of bright cherry and dark-fleshed plum flavours with floral/violet characters that mark it as a very classy Pinot NoIr indeed. It’s a serious wine in an elegant style with good development potential. Above all it carries the Ata Rangi trademark of great finesse.

Tasted: Jan 2010   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $65 (~USD $55)

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