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Subject: 2001 Ata Rangi Martinborough Pinot Noir

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JimmyV

Central Connecticut

Wine Connoisseur
Posts:5112

03/25/2003 7:58 PM
DATE: 3/21 PLACE: TASTING WITH FRIENDS WINERY: Ata Rangi WINE: Martinborough N.Z. VARIETAL: Pinot Noir VINTAGE: 2001 PRICE: COLOR: Clear plum red BODY: Medium NOTES: New World red fruit. No Burgundian funkiness. Crisp, zesty sour cherry and strawberry. Straightforward and tasty. Moderate finish with lingering tannins. A bit young but approachable now. SCORE: 88

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ChangeMe

Grape Fermenter
Posts:672

12/21/2003 11:44 AM
Had this Friday during a blind tasting of pinot noir. I brought this bottle to the party and I think it cost me around US$45 in a wine shop in Sydney. Unlike Jimmy V, my bottle did exhibit a little funk, at least on the nose - mushrooms, peat, and stewed tomatoes. Good depth of fruit on the palate, mostly red cherries, and a trace of slate. Supple mouthfeel. Still tight and needs a little more time. 89P. I liked the 2000 Ata Rangi better. Cheers, Otis

Jeremy Matthew User is Offline

Barrel Sampler
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01/05/2004 9:03 PM
You're gonna like the Daniel Schuster Omihi hills even more Otis....

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gilroy

Barrel Filler
Posts:1365

09/12/2004 4:05 PM
jimmyv's notes are quite accurate. red fruits dominate. this is a more elegant style than some of the california central coast pinots i usually drink & enjoy, but i liked it very well nonetheless. 89 points seems fair.

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