2020 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir Museum Release

Poised, perfumed and world-class — six years old and drinking magnificently as a museum release from New Zealand’s most iconic Pinot Noir estate

98 Points – James Suckling | 96 Points – Vinous

Martinborough, New Zealand

$110 a bottle (RRP $130)
Pinot Noir Museum Release • Ata Rangi • Martinborough • New Zealand • 2020 (6 years old)

"Ata Rangi Pinot Noir Museum Release — 98 points James Suckling, 96 points Vinous. Six years old and drinking magnificently — iconic Martinborough Pinot Noir held back for additional bottle age at $110 (RRP $130)."

The Ata Rangi Range at Liquid Vibe

Four extraordinary expressions from one of New Zealand’s most celebrated and iconic Pinot Noir producers:

• Pinot Noir Museum Release 2020 — 98pts James Suckling, 96pts Vinous. Six years old, drinking magnificently. $110 (RRP $130).
• Masters Pinot Noir 2020 — 97pts Halliday, 97pts James Suckling. The pinnacle of Ata Rangi’s winemaking. $115.
• Kotinga Pinot Noir 2020 — 96pts James Suckling, 96pts Bob Campbell MW. A masterclass in poise and perfume. $160.
• Pinot Noir Magnum 2020 (1500ml) — 98pts James Suckling, 96pts Vinous. Iconic Martinborough Pinot Noir in magnum. $220.

About Ata Rangi and the Museum Release

Ata Rangi is one of New Zealand’s most celebrated and iconic Pinot Noir producers — founded by Clive Paton and Phyll Paton in Martinborough in 1980, one of the founding estates of the Martinborough wine region. The Museum Release is Ata Rangi’s flagship Pinot Noir held back from the cellar for additional bottle age before release — a wine of extraordinary maturity, complexity and depth that showcases the extraordinary aging potential of great Martinborough Pinot Noir. Now 6 years old and drinking magnificently at the peak of its extraordinary maturity. Dual critical acclaim — 98 points James Suckling and 96 points Vinous — world-class recognition confirming the Museum Release as one of the finest Pinot Noir expressions in the Southern Hemisphere.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby-red with garnet highlights and excellent clarity — six years old and showing beautiful mature development.

Aroma:
Complex, perfumed and beautifully developed with:

• developed red fruits, earth and spice
• leather, tobacco and the distinctive mineral character of aged Martinborough Pinot Noir
• the extraordinary complexity of six years of perfect development and additional bottle age

Martinborough Pinot Noir of world-class aromatic distinction — the red fruit and earth character of premium aged Pinot Noir beautifully integrated with the leather and tobacco complexity of six years of careful maturation at Ata Rangi’s most celebrated estate.

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied with exceptional texture and balance.
Expect layers of:

• mature cherry, raspberry and forest floor
• hints of game and a distinctive mineral backbone
• the extraordinary depth and complexity of great Martinborough Pinot Noir at six years of age

Finish:
Extraordinarily long and sophisticated with persistent flavours and beautiful integration — the hallmark of Ata Rangi’s legendary quality.

Critical Acclaim

98pts – James Suckling

96pts – Vinous

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2020 (6 years old — drinking magnificently)
• Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
• Format: 750ml Museum Release
• Region: Martinborough, New Zealand
• Producer: Ata Rangi
• Founders: Clive Paton and Phyll Paton
• Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
• Cellaring: Drinking magnificently now – 2033+

Food Pairings

• Roasted duck with cherry and port sauce
• Aged beef with rich mushroom sauces
• Wild game and venison
• Mature hard cheeses and luxury charcuterie
• Special occasion and celebration dining

Why We Love It

This is poised, perfumed and world-class — Ata Rangi’s 2020 Pinot Noir Museum Release, 98 points James Suckling and 96 points Vinous, six years old and drinking magnificently at the peak of its extraordinary maturity. Held back from the cellar for additional bottle age — a wine of extraordinary depth, complexity and iconic Martinborough character. Clive and Phyll Paton’s most celebrated flagship expression at its finest.
At $110 (RRP $130), it delivers outstanding museum-released Martinborough Pinot Noir character of world-class distinction from one of New Zealand’s most iconic and celebrated producers.

Poised, perfumed and world-class — Museum Release, by Ata Rangi.