Pōtiki, meaning ‘last born’ in Maori, is blended from a selection of newer plantings and some of Ata Rangi's more established blocks on the Martinborough Terrace. Barrel fermented in 300 litre puncheons with indigenous yeasts. This wine is concentrated and detailed, balanced with vibrant acidity. The aroma is a wonderful blend of fennel notes, rock melon and citrus blossom. The palate is focused, with a salty, mineral line that finishes with flavours of fresh white almond.
Tasting Notes
Combining lovely herbal and mineral complexity with slight spice on the palate, this is really quite classy without sacrificing bright, lively fruit character. The palate’s overall lift and lightness hides a considerable amount of concentration. This wine is all about detail and elegance. All of this wonderfully interwoven complexity finishes on a lovely nutty note that conjures echoes of modern Meursault.
