2024 Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir

Premium Martinborough Pinot Noir — vibrant, silken and expressive. The 2024 Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir is a stunning introduction to one of New Zealand's most celebrated and iconic wine estates — crafted from Ata Rangi's younger Martinborough vines with the same meticulous viticulture as the estate's top cuvées, hand-harvested, wild-fermented and matured in French oak (20% new), offering the refinement and perfume of top-tier Martinborough Pinot Noir at an approachable price.

Crimson — Ata Rangi's celebrated entry-level Pinot Noir, consistently regarded by critics as one of New Zealand's best value premium Pinots, over-delivering on quality and offering the unmistakable Ata Rangi touch at an accessible price. From Ata Rangi — one of New Zealand's most celebrated and iconic wine estates, founded by Clive Paton and Phyll Paton in 1980 in Martinborough, one of New Zealand's most celebrated and prestigious Pinot Noir regions. Dual critical acclaim — 94 points The Wine Front, 94 points Cameron Douglas MS — outstanding at $45.

94 Points – The Wine Front | 94 Points – Cameron Douglas MS

Martinborough, New Zealand

$45 a bottle
Crimson Pinot Noir • Ata Rangi • Martinborough • New Zealand

"Crimson — Ata Rangi's celebrated Martinborough Pinot Noir. 94 points The Wine Front, 94 points Cameron Douglas MS. Vibrant, silken and unmistakably Martinborough at $45."

About Ata Rangi

Ata Rangi is one of New Zealand's most celebrated and iconic wine estates — founded by Clive Paton and Phyll Paton in 1980 in Martinborough, one of New Zealand's most celebrated and prestigious Pinot Noir regions. Ata Rangi has been at the forefront of establishing Martinborough's reputation as one of the world's great Pinot Noir regions, with a commitment to meticulous viticulture, minimal-intervention winemaking and expressing the extraordinary cool-climate terroir of Martinborough's ancient, free-draining gravel terraces. Crimson is Ata Rangi's celebrated entry-level Pinot Noir — consistently regarded by critics as one of New Zealand's best value premium Pinots.

About Martinborough

Martinborough is one of New Zealand's most celebrated and prestigious Pinot Noir regions — a small but world-class wine region renowned for wines of extraordinary structure, perfume and finesse. The cool nights and long, even ripening season give Ata Rangi's Pinots their hallmark depth and detail — and the ancient, free-draining gravel terraces of Martinborough produce fruit of exceptional intensity and fragrance that defines great New Zealand Pinot Noir.

Vineyard & Winemaking

Crafted entirely from Ata Rangi's younger Martinborough vines, Crimson reflects the same meticulous viticulture as the estate's top cuvées. The vineyards sit on ancient, free-draining gravel terraces that produce fruit of exceptional intensity and fragrance. Hand-harvested, wild-fermented and matured in French oak (20% new), the winemaking philosophy remains minimal-intervention — highlighting the purity and poise of the region's cool-climate fruit.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby-red with youthful brightness and clarity.

Aroma:
Lifted and elegantly expressive with:

• red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry
• dried rose, spice and forest earth
• gentle oak nuance adding complexity without weight

Martinborough Pinot Noir of extraordinary aromatic purity — the red cherry and raspberry character of cool-climate Pinot Noir beautifully integrated with the dried rose and forest earth complexity of Ata Rangi's celebrated minimal-intervention winemaking.

Palate:
Medium-bodied and elegant with extraordinary finesse.
Expect layers of:

• fine red fruit purity and supple tannins
• cherry and subtle spice on a silky texture
• perfectly judged acidity
• the purity and poise of great Martinborough Pinot Noir

Finish:
Long, graceful and harmonious with lingering red fruit and savoury charm.

Critical Acclaim

94pts – The Wine Front

94pts – Cameron Douglas MS

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2024
• Variety: Pinot Noir
• Cuvée: Crimson (younger vines)
• Region: Martinborough, New Zealand
• Producer: Ata Rangi
• Founders: Clive Paton and Phyll Paton
• Winemaking: Hand-harvested, wild-fermented, French oak (20% new)
• Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2031 (5–7 years)

Food Pairings

• Duck breast with cherry glaze
• Roast lamb with thyme and garlic
• Wild mushroom risotto
• Chargrilled salmon or tuna
• Soft cheeses — Brie or Taleggio

Why We Love It

The 2024 Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir is a stunning introduction to one of New Zealand's most celebrated producers — offering the refinement and perfume of top-tier Martinborough Pinot Noir at an approachable price. 94 points The Wine Front, 94 points Cameron Douglas MS.
At $45, it delivers outstanding Martinborough Pinot Noir character and exceptional value — silky, vibrant and full of personality.

Vibrant. Silken. Unmistakably Martinborough — purity, precision and heart in every sip.