2020 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir (375ml)

Poised, perfumed and world-class — iconic Martinborough Pinot Noir in the perfect half-bottle format. Six years old and drinking magnificently.

98 Points – James Suckling | 96 Points – Vinous

Martinborough, New Zealand

$60 a bottle (375ml half-bottle)
Pinot Noir • Ata Rangi • Martinborough • New Zealand • 2020 (6 years old)

"Ata Rangi Pinot Noir — 98 points James Suckling, 96 points Vinous. Six years old and drinking magnificently — iconic Martinborough Pinot Noir in the perfect half-bottle format at $60."

The Ata Rangi Range at Liquid Vibe

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

• Pinot Noir 2020 (375ml) — 98pts James Suckling, 96pts Vinous. Perfect half-bottle format. $60.
• 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 375ml Half-Bottle

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 375ml half-bottle is the perfect format for exploring Ata Rangi’s iconic Pinot Noir — ideal for intimate occasions, gifting, or discovering the wine before committing to a full bottle. The same extraordinary wine, the same dual critical acclaim — 98 points James Suckling and 96 points Vinous — in the perfect half-bottle format. Now 6 years old and drinking magnificently at the peak of its extraordinary maturity.

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

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: 375ml Half-Bottle
• Region: Martinborough, New Zealand
• Producer: Ata Rangi
• Founders: Clive Paton and Phyll Paton
• Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
• Cellaring: Drinking magnificently now – 2030+

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
• Intimate dining for two

Why We Love It

This is poised, perfumed and world-class — Ata Rangi’s 2020 Pinot Noir in the perfect 375ml half-bottle format, 98 points James Suckling and 96 points Vinous, six years old and drinking magnificently at the peak of its extraordinary maturity. The ideal format for intimate occasions, gifting or discovering one of New Zealand’s most iconic Pinot Noir expressions. Clive and Phyll Paton’s legendary winemaking at its finest.
At $60, it delivers outstanding iconic Martinborough Pinot Noir character of world-class distinction in the perfect half-bottle format.

Poised, perfumed and world-class — Ata Rangi Pinot Noir in half-bottle.