Amisfield Pinot Noir 2017 750ml 14% Red Wine

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Amisfield Pinot Noir 2017

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Drink now to 2027

Amisfield's single-estate vineyard is situated beneath the stunning Pisa mountain range in the Cromwell Basin in Central Otago, New Zealand. Previously known as Rocky Knoll Vineyard, Amisfield has concentrated on a much more natural way to produce phenomenal wines - minimum intervention during growth of the grapes and making of the wine, and strict yield management combined with hand harvesting . The resulting fruit (and ultimately the wine) delivers concentrated fruit flavours along with complexity and balance that underlines the quality and character of the wine.

Pinot Noir accounts for 60% of the production with the balance made up of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Riesling. A state-of-the-art purpose built winery is the focal point of the vineyard and produces 20,000 -30,000 cases of wine annually.

A beautiful, vibrant ruby in colour, the nose is exciting and promises such delights as raspberries, vanilla, chocolate and leather.

The palate does not disappoint. Cherries, plums and brambles along with just a hint of coffee delights the taste buds with silkiness, finesse and complexity.

The finish is like you have just eaten a fresh plum but lingers very nicely as you would expect from a wine of this quality. In terms of food matches, this Pinot is very versatile and will work well with beef, fish, chicken, cheese and even chocolate.

Critical Acclaim

2017 - Wine Front - 92

2017 - 8Wines - 93

2016 - Jancis Robinson - 16/20

2016 - Wine Front - 93

2015 - Decanter - 95

2015 - Wine Enthusiast - 90

2015 - 8Wines - 93

2014 - Wine Spectator - 92

2014 - Bob Campbell - 93

2014 - Decanter - 95

2014 - 8Wines - 93

2014 - Wine Enthusiast - 92

2013 - Bob Campbell - 93

2012 - Bob Campbell - 95

2010 - Bob Campbell - 93

2010 - 8Wines - 90

2010 - James Suckling - 93

2009 - Stephen Tanzer - 91

2008 - Wine Spectator - 93

2008 - Bob Campbell - 93