Ata Rangi is second-label pinot noir made from grapes grown on younger vines than their flagship wine
It's still a bruising young wine
Campbell Mattinson for James Halliday
Grapes are harvested by hand and sorted upon arrival at the domaine
Stephen Tanzer
Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires Blanc de Blancs Champagne 2007 Non-vintage Ata Rangi is second-label pinotThe nose is very subtle and has glimpses of oyster shells and lemons. The palate is taut, bright, super fresh, linear, lemony, and just incredibly youthful. There is a vein of ripe, lemony freshness that pervades this wine, which sets the tone, that defines its character. This is intense, insistent, and urgent, yet also gentle and smooth with very fine mousse. A wonderful and compelling personality. Exquisite. The finish is a serene stretch of lemony,