where Dom Delaporte have Pinot Noir (Matthieu Delaporte is the only grower with Pinot planted in the lieu-dit
broad chardonnay with flavors of pear and peach pit complicated by well-integrated toasty oak
lanolin-scented bouquet that is nicely defined
A gorgeous and ultra-elegant nose features violets
velvety quality of fruit with lingering tones of dark plum and prune over spice and leather
Ata Rangi, Kotinga Pinot Noir Vintage:2021 where Dom Delaporte have PinotThe 2020 Kotinga Pinot Noir is savory, gravelly and spiced. The wine has a gentle bone broth persuasion through the middle palate, with star anise and sumac, hints of ginger root, clove, cherry pip and salted red licorice, and there's a gentle walnut character, with red apple acidity at the core. This is a wonderful complex and layered wine. Quite exciting. There is a lovely undulating flow of flavor through the long finish. 14% alcohol, sealed under