2024 McArthur Ridge Southern Tor Pinot Noir

95 Points Richard Caro
In stock
Yes, the Southern Tor is back. This incredible label has a justified reputation as the GOAT — the greatest of all time in prize-winning Kiwi Pinot — after the 2022 was Decanter's "World's Best Pinot Noir" and the 2023 scored four more national trophies! Our Pinot customers keep coming back to the unparalleled craft of champion winemaker Matt Connell, who ensures each vintage is a wine of delicious brightness, density and poise. Drink now or stash away for a decade. Customers are hankering for this one, so don't wait to give it a try! 
$34.99 in mixed 6+ or $38.99 per bottle

Grape

Pinot Noir

Its Origins

McArthur Ridge website: "Nestled within the picturesque Alexandra Valley, our vineyard stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to crafting exceptional wines that embody the essence of this captivating region. With roots tracing back to the late 1800s, we have nurtured a profound connection to this special place. We firmly believe that great wines are born from a deep understanding of the land and an unwavering commitment to showcasing its unique character. Our vineyards, perched upon an elevated plateau and planted across gentle northern slopes, bask in the warmth of the Central Otago sun. The Brassknocker soils, coupled with the pure glacial-fed waters that nourish our vines, bestow upon our wines a distinct sense of place—a true reflection of our terroir.

What The Critics Say

"Champion Wine of Show" at the NZIWS 2024 (2023 vintage)

"Two trophies this year! 'Champion Pinot Noir' and 'Champion wine of show' - 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!"

97/100 and Best in Show at the Decanter Awards 2024 (2022 vintage)

"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 and Gold Medal, International Wine Challenge 2024 (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.”

Variety Pinot Noir
Region Central Otago
Closure Cap
Volume 750ml
Maturity 2025 - 2035

This Wine Goes Well With

with DUCK
with LAMB
with PIZZA

Taste

3

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