McArthur Ridge Brass Knocker Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022
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Gold medal - The National Wine Awards of Aotearoa New Zealand
Silver - Decanter World Wine Awards 2023
McArthur Ridge vineyards are sited on an elevated plateau, planted across a set of gentle northern slopes to capture maximum warmth.
"This is a beautifully supple, pretty expression of Central Otago Pinot Noir, showing silky black cherry fruit with nice density and some fresh green hints. So Expressive." 96/100 and Trophy for Best NZ Pinot Noir, IWC 2024
"Bright, elegant pinot noir with black cherry, floral/rose petal, vanilla, and spice supported by fine-grained acidity that gives the wine (there's no other way to describe this) a cooling effect in the same way that silk or satin can feel cool to the touch. Unique and distinctive wine. 30 NOV 2023." Drink 2023 - 2030 94/100 Bob Campbell MW
Set at altitude, the Alexandra basin is the southernmost Pinot Noir producing area in the world, the cool climate [-12.5 degrees], infertile soils and hot [42 degrees] but short-lived summers of Central Otago provide a pristine environment for winegrowing, especially Pinot Noir.
Beautiful floral notes, aromatic and complex, showing ripe cherry, oak spice, and mocha notes on the nose. The palate is succulent with rich red berry notes, violets, oregano herbal nuances and fine tannins. The wine is supported by fine acidity and finishes with a long and balanced persistency…”so pretty.” Winery