Ata Rangi

Ata Rangi, meaning "dawn sky" or "new beginning" is a small New Zealand winery with a big reputation

Ata Rangi, meaning "dawn sky" or "new beginning" is a small New Zealand winery with a big reputation for serious Pinot Noir. Located at the southern end of the North Island, it is owned and managed by a family trio - Clive Paton, his wife Phyll and his sister Alison. Ata Rangi founder Clive Paton was one of four pioneer winegrowers who planted their first few acres of vines on the free-draining te

rrace gravels at the edge of the Martinborough village in 1980. Then a 30 year old solo Dad with his six year old daughter Ness in tow, he sold his herd of dairy cows to buy the original 5 hectare block and doggedly pursue his dream of making world-class wine. The locals all thought he'd gone mad; beer was the drink of choice and grapes were unheard of in the area. The first vines planted included the now legendary ‘gum-boot’ clone of pinot allegedly smuggled from Romanee Conti in Burgundy...

30 years later Ata Rangi is acknowledged internationally as a producer of outstanding wines. Robert Parkers US website reports . “When I asked winemakers to name New Zealand's greatest producers, one name kept coming up: Ata Rangi, meaning 'new beginning'.". Ata Rangi Pinot Noir is undoubtedly the flagship wine, and in 2010 was honoured with the inaugural Tipuranga Teitei o Aotearoa or "Grand Cru of New Zealand". Despite this success, Ata Rangi remains a small family winery owned and managed by Clive, his wife Phyll (formerly a winemaker in her own right) and his sister Alison. Talented winemaker Helen Masters heads the production team, crafting wines of exceptional finesse and balance in this tiny region that represents less than 2% of New Zealand's wine volume, and which has the lowest rainfall and windiest climate in the North Island. Combined with the valley's exposure to the cold southern ocean, these climate factors mean yields are kept well in check naturally and that humidity and disease risk are extremely low. With a dedicated team now in place, Clive has more time to focus on his passion for trees and a number of significant conservation projects, including restoration of New Zealand's stunning red-flowering native Rata trees to the wider region.

20/08/2026

On today's episode of Sofa Sessions we set up the two-seater in the delightful, secluded garden of The French Cafe, where we chatted to the iconic Matt Aitchison, General Manager & Lead Somm about who he'd share the sofa with so he could sip away at a bottle of Ata Rangi...forever!
Feat. Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2024 with an honourable mention of the Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2022.
🍷Taste the wine at The French Café
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A massive thank you to Matt
And our Ben (who you can see, along with our pal Morv, reflected in the french doors at The French Café) ♥️
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18/08/2026

This is our place, shared collectively through the expression of twelve individual voices and the 2024 vintage. Selected by Stephen Wong MW, and Mike Bennie, this pack of precious cargo is out for delivery with wine writers to showcase the quality, diversity and calibre of our region — Wairarapa, Aotearoa.

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13/08/2026

Pinot Noir has been part of the Ata Rangi story from the beginning.
There is always more to learn, which is perhaps why we’re still so drawn to it.
Winemaker, Helen Masters, Assistant Winemaker, Katie Cameron & Apprentice Winemaker, Harvey Masters share a glass and a thought or two of the 2024 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir selection.
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Shop selection online
🇳🇿 NZ sales — atarangi.co.nz
🌏 International sales — winecollective.direct

Images .beattie

11/08/2026

POUR & EXPLORE MARTINBOROUGH
Vineyard Ramble
SUNDAY 23rd AUGUST | 11am & 2pm
$30pp (limited to 20 people per session)
Join us in the Ata Rangi Vineyard as we wander through the vineyards with a glass in hand and taste the exceptional 2024 vintage wines as you go.
Remember to wear warm layers & sensible shoes!
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This is part of the programme.

07/08/2026

On this episode of Ata Rangi Sofa Sessions we parked our little two-seater sofa on Ponsonby Road, where we chatted to Matt & Barbara, and Jim & Kelly at Return Restaurant about who they'd share a seat and a bottle of Ata Rangi with and it's all jokes and tunes with a little bit of whanau for this crew.
Feat. Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2024
🍷Taste the wine at Return until 21st August — which means you can spend Pinot Noir Day here because that's the 18th August. Get in!
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A massive thank you to Matt & Barbara
And our Ben

06/08/2026

Helen has been travelling around the motu, sharing the 2024 selection with all of you. Thank you to those who have taken the time to spend an hour or so, tasting and talking about these special wines.
The Cellar Door in Christchurch, along with our pouring partners in Auckland are still serving these wines by the glass.
To learn where to find a comfy seat to enjoy a glass or two, visit our website events page. Link in bio.
Thank you again to Rex and the crew and Tim & Grace .nz
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04/08/2026

Christchurch! We're so very proud to invite you to enjoy our 2024 Pinot Noir selection, poured by the glass at The Cellar Door.
Thank you to Owner, Tim and Sommelier Grace for being our pouring partner in The Garden City.
This opportunity is for a limited time .nz so we encourage you to make the most of these Winter nights by enjoying a restorative and reflective Ata Rangi Pinot Noir from this magnificent vintage.
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Thanks to Stella Masters for filming your Mum! xx

30/07/2026

When people talk about a great vintage, it can be tempting to make it sound as though the year simply arrived that way. In truth, a vintage is built slowly — through the conditions of the season. We've penned a short read for The Journal, The Wonder of an Exceptional Vintage outlining what the pathway that led to these magnificent 2024 wines.
Read at www.atarangi.co.nz/journal
Photo of in the Ata Rangi cellar by .beattie

28/07/2026

Don't miss this rare chance to experience the 2024 Pinot Noir wines by the glass. Our pouring partners are going the extra mile and listing the selection side-by-side. So, find yourself a seat and savour the flavour.

🍷 WELLINGTON — from 7 July to 6 August FINISHING SOON

🍷 AUCKLAND — from 21 July to 21 August
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🍷 CHRISTCHURCH — 28 July to 28 Augustnz

Thanks to our hospo whanau for sharing these wines in this way. What a treat to see wines normally only sold by the bottle, served by the glass.
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23/07/2026

2024 POURING PARTNERS — JULY & AUGUST
To mark the release of the 2024 Pinot Noir Selection, we have partnered with a small selection of restaurants and wine rooms in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, where the 2024 Pinot Noir Selection will be poured by the glass. It is a rare chance to taste these wines side by side — and to experience single-vineyard Pinot Noir of this calibre in a way they are seldom offered.

WELLINGTON — from 7 July to 7 August

AUCKLAND — from 21 July to 21 August
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CHRISTCHURCH — 28 July to 28 Augustnz

For more information visit: atarangi.co.nz/ata-rangi-events
Winemaker, Helen Masters & her son, winemaker-in-the-making, Harvey Masters, enjoying the fruits of their labour. By .beattie

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Masterton
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