Tasting Notes
A flagship New Zealand Pinot Noir. After being part of a 10 year vertical masterclass, it's easy to see that all the wines, through easy and hard vintages, all stood the test of time thus far. What an acomplishment. Moving forward I can only imagine the wines of Ata Rangi getting better. - Chris L
Half-dry red and black cherries, forest floor, tobacco leaf, dried rose petals, clove, cinnamon and a tapestry of spices jump out of the glass. Juicy acidity comes through on the palate with fine grain-like tannins, savoury spice notes with a long finish. This wine is fantastic to drink now but will still improve in the bottle throughout the rest of the decade. - Aaron C.
Ata Rangi, meaning "dawn sky" or "new beginning" is a small New Zealand winery with an enviable international reputation for Pinot Noir. Located at the southern end of the North Island, it is owned and managed by a family trio - Clive Paton, wife Phyll and Clive's sister Ali. Clive planted the first vines on a small, stony sheep paddock at the edge of the Martinborough village in 1980 as one of a handful of people who pioneered winegrowing in the area. Ata Rangi Pinot Noir is undoubtedly the flagship wine, and in 2010 was honoured with the inaugural Tipuranga Teitei o Aotearoa or "Grand Cru of New Zealand". With a skilled team in place, including dynamic winemaker Helen Masters, Clive now has more time to focus on his commitment to conservation and to the Ata Rangi alliance with Project Crimson.
| Product Type | Wine Red Pinot Noir |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Martinborough |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |