Ata Rangi 'Lismore' Pinot Gris 2020
Ata Rangi 'Lismore' Martinborough Pinot Gris is a white wine made closer to the richer style of Pinot Gris produced in Alsace, rather than the leaner, bone-dry style of Pinot Grigio, common in much of northern Italy. The grapes are all hand picked and whole bunch pressed with the resulting juice allowed to cold settle before fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. 20% of the wine was fermented in three year old 500-litre oak puncheons to deliver extra weight and complexity to the final blend. In both cases, the wine was left on lees for several months. No malolactic fermentation was allowed to take place to retain a crisp, balancing acidity. Vibrant aromas of guava and pink grapefruit mingle with pineapple and apple strudel on the nose. The palate is smooth and velvety, with flavours of nutmeg, lemon curd and hints of beeswax. The finish is long and complex, with persistent notes of citrus pith and pastry. A fresh wine that will develop with bottle ageing.
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The Producer Ata Rangi | Martinborough
Ata Rangi is owned and run by Clive Paton and his wife Phyll, together with Clive's sister Alison and winemaker Helen Masters. Clive planted the bare, stony, home paddock at the edge of Martinborough in 1980, in doing so, he was one of...
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The Region New Zealand | Wairarapa
The Wairarapa wine region is located at the lower right-hand corner of New Zealandʼs North Island, approximately an hour north-east of Wellington. The winemaking area is divided into three main sub-regions: Masterton to the north, Gladstone in the middle and Martinborough to the south.
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The Primary Grape Wine By Grape Variety | Pinot Grigio (Gris)
Pinot Gris is a white wine grape variety that is the widest-cultivated mid-coloured grape in the world. The finest examples of wine made from this grape come from the Alsace region in France, where it produces succulent, rich and spicy wines of great...