NZ
Australia
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96 Points
The Paton family leads sustainability projects, replanting native bush and protecting wetlands.
Kotinga is a single-vineyard Pinot named after the native bellbird; production is tiny.
Hand-picked fruit, wild yeast ferment, partial whole cluster; Aged 11 months in French oak with modest new wood.
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Description
The Ata Rangi Kotinga Pinot Noir 2021 is the second release of this Dijon-clone single-vineyard bottling, based entirely on clones 115, 667 and 777 planted on free-draining gravel soils. It is fermented and matured in a single large 2,280-litre foudre (rather than smaller barriques) to preserve bright fruit and subtle structure. On the nose it shows vibrant aromas of cherry, red currant and plum stone, while the palate opens with supple tannins and fluid, energetic acidity. Flavours of grapefruit and juniper extend through the mid-palate, imparting vibrancy and a touch of herbal lift. The wine is fresh, playful now yet with enough structure to reward careful cellaring over a decade.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Earthy, Herbal, Red Fruits
Palate:Cedar, Red Cherry, Strawberry
Food Pairings:
Fish
Game
Poultry
Description
The Ata Rangi Kotinga Pinot Noir 2021 is the second release of this Dijon-clone single-vineyard bottling, based entirely on clones 115, 667 and 777 planted on free-draining gravel soils. It is fermented and matured in a single large 2,280-litre foudre (rather than smaller barriques) to preserve bright fruit and subtle structure. On the nose it shows vibrant aromas of cherry, red currant and plum stone, while the palate opens with supple tannins and fluid, energetic acidity. Flavours of grapefruit and juniper extend through the mid-palate, imparting vibrancy and a touch of herbal lift. The wine is fresh, playful now yet with enough structure to reward careful cellaring over a decade.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Earthy, Herbal, Red Fruits
Palate:
Cedar, Red Cherry, Strawberry
Food Pairings:
Fish
Game
Poultry
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Earthy, Herbal, Red Fruits
Cedar, Red Cherry, Strawberry
Fish
Game
Poultry