2015 Ata Rangi McCrone Pinot Noir, Martinborough
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Ata Rangi's McCrone Vineyard was planted in 2001 using a mix of clones that has become part of the Ata Rangi fabric: Abel or ‘Gumboot” clone, Dijon selections (115 and 777) and Clone 5. Although just around the corner from our home block, the soils are remarkably different.
Whilst the Martinborough Terrace is predominantly alluvial gravels, there is a compact seam of clay which threads its way across a section of the terrace, fanning out over the gravels and creating a cooling effect on the roots in the soil. The McCrone site catches this seam and delivers a distinctively different aroma and flavour profile than that of the Ata Rangi Pinot Noir, even with vine age taken into account.
The 2015 shows a more floral and elegant expression than previous releases. The nose is brightly perfumed with notes of iron ore, baked raspberries, exotic spices of star anise, cinnamon and a hint of cardamom. There’s great flow and energy throughout the palate and fine tannins that bring a supple quality to the wine.
This is a sensational edition of McCrone Vineyard pinot noir, with an austere and stoic frame of tannins and dark, spicy fruit aromas and flavors. The nose has some lighter floral and herbal fragrance, leading to a palate with darker blueberries and very assertive, tangy black cherries that fill the palate and hold long amid the interplay of tannins and acidity that defines the finish. Drink in 2021. Screw cap.
97 points James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com
Earthy and savory, the 2015 McCrone Vineyard Pinot Noir is (at least temporarily) lacking some of the cherry-tinged, fruit-drenched drama of the
regular bottling. It's medium to full-bodied, firm, stolid and dry, with a decade or more of aging potential.
Score: 93, Drink: 2020-2030, Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate Issue 241
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Certified Organic |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Martinborough |
| Varietals | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 97 |
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