A legend of a wine that just gets better and better and better... 

Trophy for Overall Champion Wine of the Show – New Zealand International Wine Show 2024.

This absolute rock star of a label has done it again and again and again.  This is and may continue to be one of the most awarded, prized, praised and saluted Pinot Noirs in NZ's history. 

The 2022 version took out one of the biggest prizes in Pinot Noir globally and now it may be the turn of the 2023 wine!   

"Our McArthur Ridge Southern tor Pinot Noir 2023, which earned a Double Gold and 97 points at the 2024 New Zealand International Wine Show a few weeks ago. And on Friday night, at the final awards, this wine was crowned Champion Pinot Noir for 2024 and awarded the ultimate accolade of Overall Champion Wine for 2024! The last vintage of this wine won best wine at Decant in June this year, and sold out in 3 days." Winery 

 "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." NZIWS Judges' Comments (2023 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." Winery notes