Ata Rangi, Pinot Noir other_regions_italy spice and earth scents that

spice and earth scents that are trimmed in just enough wood to notice

has building tannins

with very integrated oak and a nice texture

Otherwise there is good freshness and verve to the detailed and intense middle weight flavors that possess better depth than most examples along with fine persistence

Drink 2016-2040

Ata Rangi, Pinot Noir other_regions_italy spice and earth scents thatStill 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