McArthur Ridge 'Southern Tor' Pinot Noir 2022, Alexandra, Central Otago

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.

94+ Points

Excellent

RRP from $41.99