Enjoyed in late 2016, showing the aging potential of this great New Zealand chardonnay, and a powerful reminder that Ata Rangi does more than outstanding Pinot Noir.
This a big, ripe and full bodied chardonnay at the peak of its power. Nose hits you with a spray of oak and fruit aromas. Fabulous integration of the palate with an amalgam of fruit and butterscotch flavours. Fine palate length, but notably strong through the mid-palate.
Easily the best NZ chardonnay I have tasted in the past 2-3 years.
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4/15/2023 - corkus wrote: 93 Points
Colour: Bright gold
Nose: Butterscotch, Creme Brulee, toast
Palette: Butterscotch, creme brulee, hazelnut, buttered toast, peach and nectarine on the finish
Very rich wine that is still going stong even after 14 years.
Lovely long creamy finish.
Last bottle unfortunately, as I think it'll still be good for at least another few years.
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3/26/2022 - corkus Likes this wine: 90 Points
Colour: Rich gold
Nose: Toast, bread, butterscotch
Palette: Butterscotch dominates with a bit of ripe peach / nectarine peeking through.
Very very rich wine.
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12/8/2016 - Southern Wine Buff Likes this wine: 95 Points
Enjoyed in late 2016, showing the aging potential of this great New Zealand chardonnay, and a powerful reminder that Ata Rangi does more than outstanding Pinot Noir.
This a big, ripe and full bodied chardonnay at the peak of its power. Nose hits you with a spray of oak and fruit aromas. Fabulous integration of the palate with an amalgam of fruit and butterscotch flavours. Fine palate length, but notably strong through the mid-palate.
Easily the best NZ chardonnay I have tasted in the past 2-3 years.
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4/20/2013 - knothoef wrote: 87 Points
peach, honey
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12/18/2011 - G.M. wrote: 94 Points
Tasted at cellar door. Beautiful composed, complex chardy. Right on the money. Will be even better in a few years. (94 Excellent wine)
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