McArthur Ridge 'BrassKnocker' Central Otago Pinot Noir 2018This Brassknocker Pinot Noir is a powerful yet refined expression of Central Otago. With rich fruit, earthy spice, and silky tannins, its a wine that makes an impression from the very first glass. A very pleasant wine drinking superbly well for its age. It remains elegant, flavoursome and still shows good life. I would expect it drink well for a further 2 4 years, possibly longer. Screwcap. 13. 5% alcohol content.

This Merlot is the “smooth operator” in the range

perfect as a chilled glass on its own or great with antipasto or any number of light dishes

honeysuckle and fig

ripe flavours and restrained acidity

Distilled from fermented blackstrap molasses

The palate is rich and creamy with a long lingering finish

that can be enjoyed on any occasion

It remains elegant

a red berry clafouti or a Camembert millefeuille with raspberries and rosemary

often accompanied by a glimpse of a curly tailed behind scrambling away with the cutest of little snorts

26% alcohol content

Masterfully finished from column distilled