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Gary Walsh95+ points
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James Suckling97 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2008
- Brand Ata Rangi
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2008"Sourced from the ‘main sites’ around Ata Rangi with vine age over 20 years ol..."$129.99 -
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Gary Walsh96 points
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James Suckling97 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Ata Rangi
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2009"Sourced from the ‘main sites’ around Ata Rangi with vine age over 20 years ol..."$139.99 -
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Gary Walsh95 points
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James Suckling96 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Ata Rangi
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2010"Sourced from the ‘main sites’ around Ata Rangi with vine age over 20 years ol..."$149.99 -
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James Suckling96 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2011
- Brand Ata Rangi
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2011"Sourced from the ‘main sites’ around Ata Rangi with vine age over 20 years ol..."$129.99 -
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Bob Campbell MW99 points
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Raymond Chan Wi99 points
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James Suckling97 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Ata Rangi
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2015"The nose is elegantly concentrated with a deep, dense core of well-ripened da..."$115.01 -
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James Suckling98 points
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Bob Campbell MW98 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Ata Rangi
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2016"The highly sought-after Ata Rangi Pinot Noir is undoubtedly one of the great ..."$90.00 -
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Nick Stock98 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Ata Rangi
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2019"The highly sought-after Ata Rangi Pinot Noir is undoubtedly one of the great ..."$105.00 -
Pinot Noir is a red grape that is one of the most challenging to grow in any part of the world. Due to its thin skin and tight bunches, it is susceptible to both mould and disease. However, when it is successful, it produces some of the most amazing wines in the world. Although its home is Burgundy, it has emerged as a popular variety in Australia. Representing only 1% of grapes crushed, it has built a high profile with a number of world-class, distinctly Australian wines being produced. The greatest examples coming from the cool climates of the Adelaide Hills, Tasmania, Mornington Peninsula, Geelong and the Yarra Valley.
Pinot Noir performs well on the deepish limestone based subsoils that are found on Burgundy's Côte d'Or. However, yields need to be kept in check. Pinot Noir's concentration and varietal characters disappear rapidly if yields are excessive. Some of the best and most expensive wines in the world are still found in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir also plays a key role in Champagne, being blended with Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. In the US, Oregon and Washington state are producing outstanding wines. In New Zealand, great Pinot Noirs are crafted in Martinborough and in Central Otago, New Zealand's only true continental climate.
The thin skins of Pinot Noir mean the wines are lighter in colour, body and tannins. However, the best wines have grippy tannins, fragrance and an intensity of fruit seldom found in wine from other grapes. Young Pinot Noir can smell almost sweet, but as it matures, the best wines develop a sensuous, silky mouthfeel with the fruit flavours deepening and gamey nuances emerging.