Celebrate the season with a hand picked collection of award winning McArthur Ridge wines, each chosen for its exceptional craftsmanship and festive charm. From the first pour to the last lingering sip, these wines capture the spirit of Christmas joy, generosity, and unforgettable moments shared with the people who matter most. A gift of true quality, beautifully presented and perfect for making the holidays extraordinary.
The Alexandra Series is McArthur Ridge’s Premier Cru range, this super-premium Pinot. Ruby red in colour, this wine has a bouquet of savoury red berry fruit, black cherry and vanilla. Add to this aromas of black forest berries, cloves and dark violets, finishing with soft stony notes. Dry on the palate with a core of fruit, savoury tannins give it a great texture. The oak influence is obvious with baking spices, brown sugar and smokiness.
Brassknocker by McArthur Ridge is our Village level Pinot Noir, the name is inspired from the unique Brassknocker soils which the McArthur Ridge vineyard are planted in, sited on expansive ancient glacial moraine terraces in Alexandra, Central Otago. 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.” This wine over delivers in every aspect including presentation.
The colour is perfect, the fruit is perfect, the finish is perfection. Everything is in place for one of the outstanding Rosé wines of the year. Medium dry with touches of strawberry, apricot and watermelon. Delicious!” NZIWS - Trophy for Champion Rosé, March 2022. We expect this wine to reward immediate consumption.
Expressions of limes, crunchy apples, white peach, lychee, and wildflower aromatics, leading to a flint minerality. Finishes with a deeply rich textured palate, loads of elegance and poise. We expect this wine to reward careful cellaring over 4-7 years.
