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McARTHUR RIDGE FALLS DAM PINOT GRIS 2023

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Product Code: 5260
Country: New Zealand
Region: Central Otago
Style: White
Variety: Pinot Gris
Producer: McArthur Ridge

Closure: Screw Cap
Unit: Each
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 14.0%
Grape: 100% Pinot Gris

Original price was: $27.99.Current price is: $23.99.

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Located just out of Alexandra and with around 175ha, McArthur Ridge is one of the largest vineyards in Central Otago. Much of the fruit is for other labels, with only the best designated for McArthur Ridge. The appointment of the multi-Trophy winning winemaker, Matt Connell a couple of years ago has also seen a remarkable lift in the quality of the wines.

Alexandra’s extreme seasonal climate fluctuations keep the vines on their toes, turning out finely-tuned pinot gris with great tension and concentration. Expressions of limes, crunchy apples, white peach, lychee, and wildflower aromatics, leading to a flint minerality. Finishes with a deeply rich textured palate, loads of elegance and poise.

Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"From Falls Dam, the reservoir delivering the life’s blood, pure glacial feed waters ensure McArthur Ridge vineyards exceptional vibrancy. Located in the heart of this unforgiving mountainous region Central Otago sits the expansive vineyard of McArthur Ridge. The cool climate and gently sloping Brassknocker soils combine to deliver what some consider to be amongst the finest vineyards in the world for growing Pinot.

Expressions of limes, crunchy apples, white peach, lychee, and wildflower aromatics, leading to a flint minerality. Finishes with a deeply rich textured palate, loads of elegance and poise."

Reviews for previous vintages below…

94/100 Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review, Januray 2024 (2022 Vintage)
"Rich, creamy pinot gris which is subtly succulent with good concentration of pear, ripe apple, citrus/lime and honeysuckle flavours. Good weight and a creamy texture. A hint of sweetness, but nicely balanced with fruity acidity."

5 Stars Yvonne Lorkin, February 2023 (2021 Vintage)
"Alexandra’s extreme seasonal climate fluctuations keep the vines on their toes, turning out finely-tuned pinot gris with great tension and concentration. Nashi notes merge with fresh apple and yellow, Mirabelle plum plushness, frisky acidity and excellent length of flavour to great a pinot gris with finesse and fab-factor. Clean, crunchy-fresh and a delight to drink."

5 Stars Michael Cooper (2021 Vintage)
"The subtle, satisfying 2021 vintage is a youthful wine, already drinking well. Bright, light lemon/green, it is mouthfilling and vibrantly fruity, with pear, lychee and spice flavours, showing excellent delicacy and depth, savoury notes adding complexity, and a dry, lingering finish."

91/100 Cameron Douglas MS, December 2022 (2021 Vintage)
"An attractive bouquet of freh pear and apple, there’s a bright white fleshed peach and white spice quality with a vibrant youthful appeal. Silky textures touch the palate first with a decent line of acidity and just dry mouthfeel leading to flavours of white fleshed stone and tree fruits. There’s a touch of spice adding length to the finish. Best drinking from 2022 through 2025."

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McArthur Ridge, located in the picturesque Alexandra Valley of Central Otago, is a vineyard that exemplifies the region's winemaking excellence. With roots tracing back to the late 1800s, the vineyard has transformed from a desert landscape into a thriving oasis, thanks to the discovery of pure glacial-fed water that nurtures the vines.

At the forefront of McArthur Ridge’s offerings is the Brassknocker, a multiple award-winning Pinot Noir. Named after the distinctive Brassknocker soils in which the vines are planted, this wine is richly aromatic, with notes of ripe cherry, oak spice, and mocha. Its succulent palate of red berries and fine tannins makes it a standout choice for both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring.

The Alexandra Collection represents the vineyard's Premier Cru level, showcasing handcrafted wines that capture the unique characteristics of Central Otago’s terroir. Each bottle in this collection tells a story of the land, offering a harmonious blend of flavours that reflect McArthur Ridge’s winemaking mastery.

Crowning their offerings is the McArthur Grand Cru Pinot Noir, inspired by the vineyard’s founder, James McArthur. This dark crimson wine, with its bold bouquet of savoury red berries and sweet vanilla, demonstrates the vineyard's continual pursuit of perfection.

Beyond their exceptional wines, McArthur Ridge is a testament to passion, innovation, and a deep connection to the land. The vineyard is overseen by Chief Winemaker Matt Connell, whose expertise has earned numerous accolades, and Vineyard Manager Murray Petrie, who ensures that the unique terroir of Central Otago is perfectly captured in every grape. Together, they continue to shape the legacy of McArthur Ridge, making it a cornerstone of the Alexandra wine community.