TASTING NOTES FOR Ata Rangi Pinot Gris Martinborough Wairarapa New Zealand 2024
🍷 Appearance
Brilliant pale straw with delicate golden hues and subtle green highlights, displaying excellent clarity and a bright, inviting appearance that reflects the wine’s freshness, elegance and concentration.
👃 Aromas
An expressive and beautifully fragrant bouquet of ripe pear, white peach, nectarine and red apple, complemented by delicate notes of honeysuckle, orange blossom and fresh citrus. Subtle hints of ginger, quince and warm spice contribute additional aromatic complexity and sophistication.
👅 Palate
Rich, generous and beautifully balanced, delivering layers of ripe pear, juicy stone fruit, baked apple and delicate citrus flavours. A subtle touch of ginger and gentle spice adds complexity, while refreshing natural acidity provides excellent balance and precision. The fruit concentration is impressive, displaying wonderful harmony between richness, freshness and elegance.
🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth, silky and beautifully textured, with a gentle creaminess that adds richness without compromising freshness. The palate displays excellent depth and persistence, finishing long and elegant with lingering pear, white peach, citrus and delicate spice.
🍇 Overall Style
An elegant and sophisticated Martinborough Pinot Gris, combining generous fruit expression with beautiful texture, freshness and finesse. The 2024 vintage reflects Ata Rangi’s commitment to producing wines of exceptional quality and regional character. A refined and expressive white wine offering complexity, balance and excellent drinking appeal.
🍽️ Food Pairing
An excellent accompaniment to grilled prawns, seared scallops, roast chicken, pork tenderloin and creamy seafood pasta. Equally impressive with Thai-inspired cuisine, lightly spiced Asian dishes, mushroom risotto, soft cheeses and fresh summer salads. Its generous texture and refreshing acidity make it particularly versatile with food.
🥂 BBD Verdict
Ata Rangi Pinot Gris 2024 is an outstanding addition to Better Buy The Dozen’s premium New Zealand white wine selection. Rich, elegant and beautifully balanced, it showcases the quality and sophistication for which Martinborough wines are highly regarded. An excellent choice for Pinot Gris enthusiasts, special occasions, entertaining or inclusion in a personally selected premium mixed dozen. A distinctive and beautifully crafted wine delivering refinement, complexity and lasting enjoyment.
Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷
