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Ata Rangi Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc 'Te Wā' 2025
Vintage Character
Ata Rangi Te Wa Sauvignon Blanc 2025 is a dry white wine from Martinborough in Wairarapa, a sub-region whose old alluvial river terraces, free-draining stony soils and cool, windy climate give Sauvignon Blanc a notably taut, mineral expression. The 2025 vintage in Martinborough is regarded as very strong, with a settled growing season and well-timed ripening that helped preserve vivid acidity while building aromatic intensity and fruit precision. Here, that distinctive terroir shows in the wine’s combination of citrus drive, herbal lift and saline, stone-etched freshness.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The bouquet is expressive yet refined, opening with lime zest, pink grapefruit and passionfruit, then moving into fennel, fresh-cut herbs and a gentle flinty note. On the palate it is medium-bodied and brisk, with high acidity, a finely textured core and subtle lees-derived roundness supporting the bright fruit. A touch of citrus cream and crushed-stone minerality carries through a long, mouthwatering finish. It pairs beautifully with grilled snapper with lemon butter, goat’s cheese tart, or steamed scallops with ginger and spring onion.
Winery Background
Founded in 1980 by Clive Paton, Ata Rangi is one of Martinborough’s defining estates, widely respected for helping establish the region’s fine-wine reputation through a clear commitment to place. The estate is known for organic farming, careful hand-harvesting and a low-intervention philosophy shaped over many years, with Helen Masters guiding the winemaking in a distinctly site-led style. Te Wa reflects that approach through thoughtful cellar work, including fermentation in a mix of vessels, fine lees ageing and restrained oak influence, creating a Sauvignon Blanc that stands apart from more overtly tropical New Zealand examples by favouring detail, texture and terroir transparency.
Ata Rangi Te Wa Sauvignon Blanc 2025 is a dry white wine from Martinborough in Wairarapa, a sub-region whose old alluvial river terraces, free-draining stony soils and cool, windy climate give Sauvignon Blanc a notably taut, mineral expression. The 2025 vintage in Martinborough is regarded as very strong, with a settled growing season and well-timed ripening that helped preserve vivid acidity while building aromatic intensity and fruit precision. Here, that distinctive terroir shows in the wine’s combination of citrus drive, herbal lift and saline, stone-etched freshness.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The bouquet is expressive yet refined, opening with lime zest, pink grapefruit and passionfruit, then moving into fennel, fresh-cut herbs and a gentle flinty note. On the palate it is medium-bodied and brisk, with high acidity, a finely textured core and subtle lees-derived roundness supporting the bright fruit. A touch of citrus cream and crushed-stone minerality carries through a long, mouthwatering finish. It pairs beautifully with grilled snapper with lemon butter, goat’s cheese tart, or steamed scallops with ginger and spring onion.
Winery Background
Founded in 1980 by Clive Paton, Ata Rangi is one of Martinborough’s defining estates, widely respected for helping establish the region’s fine-wine reputation through a clear commitment to place. The estate is known for organic farming, careful hand-harvesting and a low-intervention philosophy shaped over many years, with Helen Masters guiding the winemaking in a distinctly site-led style. Te Wa reflects that approach through thoughtful cellar work, including fermentation in a mix of vessels, fine lees ageing and restrained oak influence, creating a Sauvignon Blanc that stands apart from more overtly tropical New Zealand examples by favouring detail, texture and terroir transparency.
Product details
Wine TypeWhite
WineryAta Rangi
Grape VarietiesSauvignon Blanc
WinemakerHelen Masters
CountryNew Zealand
Expert RatingJS 93
RegionWairarapa
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionMartinborough
Alcohol Level13.0
Classification (Ranking)—
Format750ml
Prices
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Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$198
HK$198
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