Bob McDonald

9.3

Rich and supple but not as rich as this Cuvée often is. Earthy red fruits with herbs. As Bob Campbell said, good vinosity. Always one of the top Pinots from the North Island. See previous Delectable notes on this Cuvée and vintage. — 3 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

See previous notes here on Delectable. Mid to pale ruby in colour. Pale yet powerful. Great aromatics of pansies, rose petals and violets also stalkiness. As Barb said the aromas of a beautiful garden. After a while an Animale, feral note not unlike some Burgundies we’ve had. Medium bodied palate - dried red fruits with a sweet yet savoury twist. A very polished new World Pinot by any measure. Tasters often identify with Central Otago and Martinborough for quality NZ Pinot Noir. Don’t forget about Canterbury in the South Island not far from the city of Christchurch. Luckily I have 2 left. Bob Campbell MW says drink through to 2025. — 2 years ago

Joe Estrada

9.2

Friday night bottle # 3 — 4 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

Nose of ripe red fruits plus black plum. Obvious whole bunch influence. Fruit influence has diminished a little since previous tasting but there was some fruit sweetness when tasting at the end of the.palate and the bottle. Kiwi expert Bob Campbell MW was very impressed and said “the best Ata Rangi I’ve tasted “ when he tasted it in June 2016. — 2 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Deep red/purple color. Aromas of red berries/cherries, pomegranate, leather, purple flowers and cloves. More blackberry fruit on the pallet with hints of tomato, black pepper and vanilla. Bright, juicy and crunchy. Tannins are nicely balanced with the refreshing acidity. Love this varietal! Thank you Bob and Jess! — 3 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.9

@Antonio Galloni Thank you my friend… @Paul T- Huntington Beach @Shay A @Ron R @Ron Siegel @Ron Christiano @Bill Bender @Bob McDonald — 4 years ago

Jeffery Heavner

9.2

2 words Bob Foley. He never disappoints. Big bad cab that is well balanced front to back and has great acids. This is a great wine. Please enjoy — 2 years ago

Robert Swart

9.0

Birth year treat from Bob T. — 2 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.1

First time..three bottles in two days
Definitely a good sign
Ancestral bubble from Spain
Fresh, fragrant, fun
My wife picked it from the shop after tasting it
Well done to her
It was great on frittura — 3 years ago

Jon Russell

9.2

Tar and light. Good acidity. Easy to drink. Might give a little chill next time.
Bought at Winey Neighbor — 4 years ago