McArthur Ridge Brassknocker Pinot Noir 2018
- Elegant, lighter
- Central Otago
MacArthur Ridge is a 20-year old vineyard with exceptional drainage located just north of Alexandra and between the Mata-Au and Manuherikia Rivers in Central Otago. Brassknocker is McArthur Ridgeās fruit-driven drink now-ish pinot noir. Thereās still a bit of oak on it, but the plum, strawberry, and rhubarb brightness rule the day. Youāll even find a touch of mocha in there and the typical Otago herbaceousness and spice. A long finish with a fine acid line complete what is a total knockout for Otago pinot at this price.
Profile
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Specs
- Region
- Central Otago
- Vintage
- 2018
- Cellaring
- 2022
- Preservatives
- Sulphites
- Alcohol by Vol.
- ā
- Closure
- Screwcap
- Bottle Vol
- 750mL
- Blend Info
- ā
- Serving Temp.
- 15.0Ā°C
Region
Central Otago
Central Otago is the New Zealand's highest and the world's most southerly wine region at latitude 45Ā°S. It has cold winters, hot summers, cool nights and low rainfall, and is ideally suited to Pinot Noir, which covers 80% of plantings. The rest is mainly planted to Chardonnay, with smatterings of Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Gris. Expect character and intensity as the hallmarks of this marginal region.