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Ata Rangi Pinot Noir Martinborough New Zealand 2021

Ata Rangi Pinot Noir Martinborough New Zealand 2021

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Legendary, Structured, and Deeply Savory

Widely considered the "Grand Cru" of New Zealand, Ata Rangi's Pinot Noir is a global benchmark for the variety. The 2021 vintage in Martinborough was defined by low yields and exceptional quality, resulting in a wine of immense concentration, structural depth, and striking elegance. Built around the fabled "Abel" clone, it offers a remarkably complex, savory bouquet of dark cherries, roasted spices, dried thyme, and forest floor. Medium-to-full-bodied, it coats the palate with pristine, dark fruit anchored by fine, seamless tannins and a driving, energetic finish that promises decades of graceful evolution.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-to-Full, Concentrated & Focused ●●●●●
Tannins Fine-Grained, Seamless & Persistent ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone-Dry ●●●●●
Acidity Fresh, Vibrant & Driving ●●●●●
Fruit Dark Cherry, Blood Plum & Cranberry ●●●●●
Oak Complex & Savory (Aged 11 months in ~35% New French Oak) ●●●●●

Terroir, History & Acclaim

Critical Recognition:
James Suckling [97] pts
Robert Parker [95] pts
  • 97 Points - James Suckling: "Lively and vibrant red fruits of wild strawberries and red cherries followed by rose hips, ground spices and a touch of citrus zest. Medium-bodied, finely grained velvety tannins with a delightful acid backbone. Zesty and layered wine with beautiful balance and complexity. It’s already enjoyable but will age gracefully."
  • 95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2021 Pinot Noir is vibrant on the nose and totally precise and focused. The acid spools right from the front of the palate and has a mobile, agile way about it. The season may have had its challenges, but the wine is effortless, natural and shapely. It's great. The 40% whole bunch here sits well within the red fruit and creates a capacious mid-palate, without an impact of stalky flavor. Superb. A real pleasure to drink. 14% alcohol, sealed under screw cap."
  • The Fabled Abel Clone: Ata Rangi’s legacy is inextricably linked to the "Abel" (or Gumboot) clone of Pinot Noir. Legend has it that this cutting was smuggled from Burgundy’s most famous Grand Cru vineyard in the 1970s. Planted in Martinborough's deep, free-draining alluvial gravels, it produces tiny bunches that deliver extraordinary savory depth and structure.
  • Artisan Viticulture: Farmed organically under the meticulous care of the Ata Rangi team, the 2021 vintage represents a masterful approach to a low-yielding season. Incorporating roughly 35-40% whole-cluster fermentation, the winemaking extracts complex herbal and spice notes while ensuring the powerful dark fruit is perfectly framed by ripe, polished tannins.

Highlights

  • 100% Pinot Noir, featuring the legendary Abel clone, grown on the deep alluvial gravels of the Martinborough Terrace.
  • Farmed with certified organic practices, reflecting Ata Rangi's pioneering commitment to sustainability.
  • Aged for 11 months in French oak barrels (35% new), balancing the dense 2021 fruit with complex, savory aromatics.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Deep, brooding ruby core with bright magenta reflections at the rim.
  • Nose: Highly complex and intensely savory. It opens with striking aromas of dark cherry, blood plum, and roasted spices, seamlessly interwoven with dried thyme, forest floor, and a beautiful floral lift of dried roses.
  • Palate: Bone-dry, medium-to-full-bodied, and deeply concentrated. The rich, dark fruit is meticulously focused by fine, seamless tannins and a driving spine of fresh acidity. It builds across the palate, leading into a long, earthy, and highly sophisticated finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve at a cellar-cool 15–16°C. Allowing the wine to remain slightly cool keeps the powerful dark fruit precise and highlights the intricate savory notes.
  • Decanting: Given the immense structural concentration of the 2021 vintage, a 1-to-2 hour decant is highly recommended if enjoying in its youth. This is an iconic wine built to cellar beautifully over the next 15–20 years.
  • Western Pairing: Herb-crusted rack of lamb, roasted venison saddle with blackberry jus, or wild mushroom and truffle risotto.
  • Asian Pairing: Peking Duck (北京烤鴨), slow-braised pork belly (東坡肉), or tender stir-fried beef tenderloin with black pepper and soy.

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