Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2021

The 2021 Pinot Noir is vibrant on the nose and totally precise and focused. The acid spools right from the front of the palate and has a mobile, agile way about it. The season may have had its challenges, but the wine is effortless, natural and shapely. It's great. The 40% whole bunch here sits well within the red fruit and creates a capacious mid-palate, without an impact of stalky flavour. Superb. A real pleasure to drink. 14% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. 95 points, drink 2023-2037, Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate.