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Founded in 1982 by Clive Paton in the Martinborough region, Ata Rangi is a premier New Zealand winery distinguished by being one of the first to plant Pinot Noir in the area.
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Who founded Ata Rangi winery?
Ata Rangi was founded in 1982 by Clive Paton in the Martinborough region of New Zealand. Paton was a pioneer in the area, distinguishing the winery by being one of the very first to plant Pinot Noir vines there.
What grape is Ata Rangi most famous for producing?
Ata Rangi is globally celebrated for producing premier, highly sought-after Pinot Noir. Their success with this notoriously difficult grape helped put the Martinborough region on the world map for exceptional, Burgundian-style red wines.
Where did Ata Rangi get its original Pinot Noir vines?
The original vines planted at Ata Rangi were reportedly smuggled cuttings from the famous Domaine de la Romanée-Conti estate in France. While the exact details are debated, it is widely acknowledged they received a highly prized clone from a local viticulturist.
Where is the Ata Rangi winery located?
The winery is located in the heart of the Martinborough wine-growing region on New Zealand's North Island. The region's cool climate and ancient, gravelly river terraces provide the ideal terroir for slow-ripening Pinot Noir grapes.
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