2021 Ata Rangi Kotinga Pinot Noir

A single-vineyard masterpiece — pure, graceful, and near perfection

98 points Wine Pilot | 97 points Halliday Wine Companion | 97 points JamesSuckling.com | 97 points Decanter Magazine 

Single-Vineyard Martinborough Pinot Noir | Purity, Grace & Power

“A breathtaking single-vineyard Pinot Noir of elegance and depth — the purest expression of Martinborough’s soul.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep ruby with crimson hues, shimmering with clarity and intensity.
Aroma: A stunning perfume of wild strawberry, red cherry, and raspberry intertwined with rose petal, dried herbs, and subtle spice. Fine oak adds nuance of sandalwood and cedar.
Palate: Silky and finely structured — layers of red fruit glide across the palate with mineral tension and savoury complexity. The tannins are ultra-fine, bringing both texture and precision.
Finish: Long, graceful, and ethereal — the essence of purity and poise, with a lingering resonance of red fruit, spice, and gentle earthiness.

Critical Acclaim

• 98 Points – Wine Pilot
  “An immaculate Pinot Noir — exquisite balance, grace, and haunting beauty. Ata Rangi’s mastery of site and detail shines brilliantly here.”

• 97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion
  “A seamless composition — intensity without weight, depth without heaviness. Sublime.”

• 97 Points – JamesSuckling.com
  “Very fine and pure with beautiful tension and silky texture. Long and precise with elegance that lasts for minutes.”

• 97 Points – Decanter Magazine
  “A glorious expression of Martinborough terroir — refined, savoury, and perfectly poised.”

Vineyard & Winemaking

The Kotinga Vineyard, just north of Ata Rangi’s home block in Martinborough, is one of New Zealand’s most exceptional Pinot sites. Planted on ancient, free-draining alluvial gravel soils, it produces fruit of extraordinary intensity and aromatic lift.

The grapes are hand-picked, fermented with indigenous yeasts (30% whole bunch), and aged for 11 months in French oak (35% new). Minimal intervention allows the vineyard’s natural energy and precision to shine through, delivering a wine of remarkable balance and longevity.

Region

Martinborough, New Zealand — a region that consistently produces some of the world’s most sophisticated Pinot Noir. The combination of cool maritime climate, long growing season, and ancient gravel terraces results in wines of structure, perfume, and power wrapped in elegance.

Food Pairings

• Roast duck breast with cherry glaze

• Grilled quail with wild mushrooms

• Seared salmon or tuna with soy and ginger

• Truffle risotto or wild mushroom pasta

• Soft-rind cheeses such as Brie or Taleggio

Why We Love It

The 2021 Ata Rangi ‘Kotinga’ Pinot Noir is a masterwork of precision and purity — a single-vineyard wine that captures the very essence of Martinborough.
With 98 points from Wine Pilot and triple 97s from Halliday, Suckling, and Decanter, this is among the most celebrated Ata Rangi releases ever produced.

It’s graceful yet powerful, elegant yet layered — the kind of wine that defines what great New Zealand Pinot Noir can be.

Grace. Purity. Perfection.
The 2021 Ata Rangi ‘Kotinga’ Pinot Noir is more than a wine — it’s an experience. A world-class expression of Pinot Noir mastery.