2020 McArthur Ridge Grand Reserve Pinot Noir

A powerful yet refined Pinot from McArthur Ridge’s top blocks – dark, structured and a clear example of why Alexandra fruit has earned its reputation for depth and longevity.

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Sale price$109.00
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Description

McArthur Ridge has built its reputation on precise, powerful Pinots from Alexandra’s rugged hillsides, and the Grand Reserve sits at the top of that lineup. It’s made from the best parcels across the estate – low-yielding vines on schist and loess soils that give depth, spice and structure.

The 2020 season was long and even, one of those years where everything fell into place. Fruit was hand-picked, wild-fermented in small vats and aged in French oak, with a good portion new, to bring shape and polish.

The wine is dark and concentrated but still balanced – black cherry, plum and savoury spice with fine-grained tannins and a long, dry finish. It’s built to age but already shows the poise and definition that have made McArthur Ridge a standout in Alexandra.

The first release of the “McARTHUR” Our very small batch reserve Pinot Noir
Only the best barrels are chosen for this super small release reserve Pinot Noir. Drinking fantastic now and will only get better with age.
Cellar 10-15 years.
Earthy red/purple colour with a wonderfully tight and fragrant nose, showing complex aromas of dark berry, game, savoury mushroom, cedar and dried herb. The palate shows a delicate elegance of black cherries and sweet berry flavours. The tannins are subtle and the wine ends seamlessly, poised and super enjoyable.

Price Bracket $101 and Above
Type Red
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Pinot Noir
Country New Zealand
Region Central Otago
Size 750ml
Vintage 2020
Closure Screw Cap

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