Southern Tor is the name given to exposed rock mass thought to be formed by freeze-thaw weathering found throughout the Alexandra region.

The greatest of all time in Trophy-winning Kiwi Pinot — the quiet legend from McArthur Ridge has hit another big one, reaching a coveted Best Wine in Show status at the 2024 Decanter World Wine Awards! The only NZ wine to do so, the Southern Tor 2022 was in the top 0.2 per cent with its 97-point score unbeaten among all the 18,143 entries.

Ruby red, this wine has a bouquet of savoury red berry fruit, black cherry and vanilla that combine with 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.

Best drunk 2024 to 2031.  At this price, this world’s best Pinot is beyond a no-brainer. Drink now or stash away for a decade plus.

• Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 – Gold Medal
• IWC London 2023
o Trophy, Alexandra Pinot Noir
o Gold Medal
o 96 Points
• NZIWS 2023 – Gold Medal
• NZIWS 2022 – Gold Medal
• AOTEAROAREGIONALWINECOMPETITION2023
1. Trophy Best in Show
2. Best Red Wine
3. Best Pinot Noir in Class
4. Regional Winner / Otago
5. GoldMedal