BEST NEW ZEALAND PINOT NOIR Chalk another notch in the belt because Ata Rangi is at the top of the tree again. Amid ever-increasing competition, its class and pedigree sails from the glass. Complete and comforting from the very outset, Ata Rangi has delivered another benchmark pinot noir full of all the gently woven complexity and allure that sets the variety apart from most others. Like a tiny piece of Vosne-Romanée came to Martinborough; light fragrant notes, fresh rose petals, a dusting of sweet spices and super-pure cherry fruits waft around the glass in regal formation. The palate is deliciously capricious at this young stage, for the first impression is of lightness and sheer elegance; it falls on the palate with feather-like impact then builds, and builds, and builds. It layers fine pastry-like sheets of tannin and arrives at a fine crescendo of flavour and pure pinot noir, leaving a comet-like trail in its wake. This is impeccably crafted; fine; powerful and truly worthy of grand cru status. Score 97 / 5 stars the penguin good australian wine guide 2010 nick stock

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16.5 points, Decanter, Christelle Guibert, 01 Jan 11 A confident example of its type. Blessed with spiced figs and chocolate-dipped cherries.

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Trophy New South Wales Wine Awards - Best Young Blend

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"Superb, smooth, rounded Oz shiraz with complex bramble flavours underpinned by sweet spices - terrific value at this price." Brian Elliot, Scotland on Sunday 8th March 2011

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