Ata Rangi, Pinot Noir Size:6x750ml but it does not quite

but it does not quite happen and I suspect a couple of hours decanting would awaken those aromas

incense and orange peel are all very much alive in the glass

Disgorged in November 2020 with two grams per liter dosage

both of which are impressive

Ata Rangi, Pinot Noir Size:6x750ml but it does not quiteStill rather firm in texture, the 2014 Pinot Noir offers up leafy, tomato like notes that are nicely balanced by black cherries and earth. It's medium to full bodied, then turns velvety on the long finish, with at least another decade of life ahead of it. Just days before my visit, Helen Masters was named New Zealand Winemaker of the Year by Gourmet Traveller Wine, which just shows I'm not alone in my admiration for her remarkable achievements at Ata