The 2024 Ata Rangi Masters Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is one of the flagship wines of the Ata Rangi portfolio, produced from the organically farmed Masters Vineyard in Martinborough. Owned by chief winemaker Helen Masters and her husband Ben, the vineyard is planted on gravelly clay soils and consistently produces one of the estate’s most structured and age-worthy Pinot Noirs. Matured with a high proportion of whole bunches and French oak, the wine is crafted to showcase purity, tension and exceptional vineyard character.
The 2024 vintage is a remarkable expression of the site, offering aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, forest berries, cinnamon, sandalwood, incense and orange rind, layered with dried herbs and subtle earthy spice. The palate is precise and energetic, combining silky red fruit with fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity and a flinty mineral core. Despite its immediate charm, the wine possesses impressive structure and depth, promising outstanding long-term development.
The wine has received outstanding critical acclaim, including 96 points from James Suckling, 96 points from Stephen Wong MW and 94 points from Halliday Wine Companion, with reviewers praising its purity, tension, elegance and exceptional ageing potential.
Ben's Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, the Masters Vineyard is one of New Zealand's finest single-vineyard Pinot Noirs. Compared to Central Otago Pinot Noir, it is more savoury, mineral-driven and structured; compared to Burgundy, it combines classical finesse with the purity and vibrancy of Martinborough fruit. The outstanding 2024 vintage delivers remarkable precision, complexity and balance, making it a superb choice for serious Pinot Noir collectors. Drink from 2028 onwards or cellar comfortably for 15–20+ years. Perfect with duck, quail, venison, wild mushrooms and refined modern cuisine.
