The 2021 Ata Rangi Kotinga Pinot Noir is a refined and expressive single-vineyard wine from Martinborough, showcasing purity, elegance, and a deep connection to place. Produced by the acclaimed Ata Rangi, Kotinga represents a unique expression of Pinot Noir from one of New Zealand’s most respected estates, highlighting finesse, aromatic detail, and textural precision.
Fruit for Kotinga is sourced from a distinct vineyard site within Martinborough, where free-draining soils and a cool, dry climate allow for slow ripening and the development of intense aromatics alongside vibrant natural acidity. The 2021 vintage delivered excellent balance and clarity, producing Pinot Noir with both immediate charm and long-term potential.
In the winery, grapes were hand-harvested and fermented using gentle, traditional techniques designed to preserve site expression. Extraction was carefully managed to build fine tannin structure without excess weight, and maturation took place in French oak barrels, with oak used judiciously to support complexity rather than dominate the fruit.
The wine opens with lifted aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry, cranberry, and rose petal, layered with notes of dried herbs, spice, forest floor, and subtle savoury nuance. The palate is medium-bodied and finely layered, showing pure red fruit, bright acidity, and silky, fine-grained tannins that carry through to a long, poised finish.
Approachable now with light decanting, the 2021 Ata Rangi Kotinga Pinot Noir will continue to evolve gracefully over the next 8–15+ years, developing further savoury depth and complexity.
A precise, site-driven Martinborough Pinot Noir for collectors and enthusiasts seeking elegance, authenticity, and longevity.
