Ata Rangi

Ata Rangi is one of Martinborough 's leading wineries and is internationally recognized as a benchmark for New Zealand Pinot Noir . The estate is known for wines that prioritize precision, balance, and provenance.

Ata Rangi is one of Martinborough 's leading wineries and is internationally recognized as a benchmark for New Zealand Pinot Noir .

The origin of Ata Rangi

Founded in the early 1980s by Clive Paton, Ata Rangi was one of the pioneers of Martinborough as a quality region. At a time when viticulture in this part of New Zealand was still relatively undeveloped, Paton recognized the potential of the cool climate and poor soils.

Why is Ata Rangi considered a pioneer?
Because the house showed early on that Martinborough can produce world-class Pinot Noir.

Martinborough and location

Martinborough is located on the southern tip of the North Island and has a relatively cool, dry climate with large temperature variations between day and night. This allows for slow ripening and aromatic precision, especially in Pinot Noir.

The soils consist mainly of old river deposits of gravel and clay, which contributes to structure, tension and finesse in the wines.

Grapes and style

Ata Rangi works primarily with grapes that are well-suited to Martinborough's cool climate, focusing on terroir expression and purity.

Important grapes are:

Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay

The style of the house is characterized by:

refinement and precision
clear aromatic expression
balanced structure
focus on origin over strength

Ata Rangi avoids over-extraction and seeks elegance and depth.

Ata Rangi Pinot Noir

Ata Rangi Pinot Noir is considered one of New Zealand's finest wineries . This wine showcases how Martinborough Pinot Noir distinguishes itself through structure, tension, and complexity, with a distinct identity more reminiscent of Burgundy than the more fruit-driven styles from other parts of the country.

Sustainability and philosophy

Ata Rangi operates with a strong focus on provenance and places great value on sustainability in the vineyard. Careful vineyard management, low yields, and attention to biodiversity are the foundation of the estate.

The philosophy is focused on long-term quality and capturing the place and vintage in the wine.

Who is Ata Rangi interesting for?

Ata Rangi particularly appeals to enthusiasts who:

Looking for Pinot Noir with elegance and depth
interested in cool-climate wines
Want to explore New Zealand beyond the well-known Sauvignon Blanc styles

The wines combine tension with refinement and develop beautifully with bottle aging.

Ata Rangi at Perfectewijn.nl

At Perfecte Wijn, you'll find Ata Rangi for those who want to discover Martinborough and New Zealand through wines with precision, balance, and a clear provenance. This winery convincingly demonstrates why Pinot Noir reaches such a high level here.