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McARTHUR RIDGE SOUTHERN TOR PINOT NOIR 2024

NEW VINTAGE

Stunning Central Otago Pinot Noir – One of NZ’s Most Decorated Wines!

Product Code: 5733
Country: New Zealand
Region: Central Otago
Sub Region: Alexandra
Style: Red
Variety: Pinot Noir
Producer: McArthur Ridge

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

Original price was: $39.99.Current price is: $35.99.

NEW VINTAGE

Stunning Central Otago Pinot Noir – One of NZ’s Most Decorated Wines!

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Well known Central Otago wine maker Matt Connell is now making the wines for Alexandra based McArthur Ridge and there's a marked step up in quality. Consistently one of New Zealand's most awarded wines over the past few years having picked up major gongs across the globe for previous vintages, including the 2022 vintage winning Trophy for Best in Show at the 2024 Decanter World Wine Awards and the 2023 vintage winning Overall Champion Wine of the Show at the New Zealand International Wine Show 2024 – impressive stuff!

Available now, this newly released 2024 is continuing with the same outstanding quality and will help cement the Souther Tor as one of great New Zealand Pinot Noirs. Quantity is limited this year, so we expect this will sell out very quickly.

Winery notes (2024 Vintage)
"Southern Tor is the name given to exposed rock mass thought to be formed by freeze-thaw weathering found throughout the Alexandra region. 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 say to be amongst the best vineyards in the world for growing Pinot Noir. Optimal vineyard management and diligence allows for our grape harvest at peak flavour potential.

Ruby red in colour, this wine has a bouquet of savoury red berry fruit, black cherry and vanilla that combine with aromas of black forest berries, cloves and dark violets, finishing with soft stony notes. Dry on the palate with a core of fruit, savoury tannins give it a great texture. The oak influence is obvious with baking spices, brown sugar and smokiness. We expect this wine to improve further with careful cellaring over the next 7-10 years."

Reviews for previous vintages below…

NZIWS Judges' Comments (2023 Vintage)
"Ruby red in colour with a bouquet of savoury red berry fruit, black cherry and vanilla that combine with aromas of Black Forest berries, cloves and dark violets, finishing with soft stony notes. Generous on the palate with a core of fruit, savoury tannins give it great texture. The oak influence is obvious with baking spices and smokiness. Another Central Otago Star."

94/100 David Walker Bell, WineFolio.co.nz, January 2025 (2023 Vintage)
"The Champion Wine of the Show (and Champion Pinot Noir) at NZIWS in 2024. A dark ruby burgundy colour in the glass. The perfume is filled with red and blue fruit, vanilla, toasted spices and peppercorn, and floral top notes of musk and iris. Dry, with tight, fine tannins and juicy acidity that gives the fruit plenty of energy. The oak is a central part of the structure, and adds a smokiness that is more savoury, balancing the youthful brio of the fruit and florals. Drinks like a wine twice the price."

97/100 & Trophy for Best in Show – Decanter World Wine Awards Judges' Comments (2022 Vintage)
"We may not have found any Burgundian Pinot Noir wines to feature in this year’s Best In Show selection, but three Pinots from the Southern Hemisphere goes some way to compensate. This example from the Alexandra Basin sub-region shows why there is so much excitement about Central Otago. It’s a translucent dark red in colour, with articulate aromas of warm red berries, red cherries and root spice. It’s softly articulated on the palate and sweet-fruited, with great grace and poise. The wine’s structure comes more prominently from its acidity than from its relatively discreet tannin profile. In just two years, it has already begun to soften and open; look out for stones and a herbal complexity as well as root spice on the finish."

95/100 IWC Judges' Comments (2022 Vintage)
"Cornucopia of red fruits, cranberry, cherry and fresh raspberries, velvety texture but wonderful structure, beautifully seductive wine. Delicious smoky hints but fantastic perfume. Textbook example."

Rated Excellent & 94+/100 Cameron Douglas MS, June 2024 (2022 Vintage)
"A vibrant and youthful core of fruit and scents of spice with a savoury frame touches the senses first. Aromas of wild dried herbs and dried raspberry, black currant, lees and earth follow with a leesy reductive power. Dry on the palate with core flavours driven by ripe berry fruit flavours tempered by tannins and acidity, texture and mouthfeel. Well made, very youthful still, a wine that needs time to settle and integrate. It does deliver lots of promise too and will work well with food. Best drinking from late 2026 through 2033+. Tasted over 3 days, the poise and complexity improves, I expect this wine will win the hearts and palate of many."

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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.