Hand-harvested fruit was cold soaked for four to five days before natural fermentation began. Gentle, selective timing of hand plunging and some pulse air during fermentation helped to extract the delicate skin and seed tannins. Approximately 10% whole-bunch clusters were included in some of
the ferments. After fermentation the wines were tasted the wines daily, to assess the tannin development while extended the skin contact time.. Maturation was 15 months in 20% tight-grain French oak.

Drink now or cellar for up to 8 years.

Amisfield

Amisfield was established in 1988 and is a Central Otago based specialist producer of Pinot Noir and aromatic white wines, sourced from fruit grown on their Single Vineyard Estate, situated beneath the glacially sculptured Pisa mountain range.

About Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is one of the world's most loved, light bodied red wines. Pinot Noir can be made into a variety wine styles, from light and fruity styles featuring cherry and strawberry notes to more complex, gamey and earthy styles. Pinot Noir is usually higher in acid and lower in tannin, making it an ideal pairing for lighter, fattier foods duck, cheese and lamb. Often, the region defines the style. Along with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir is the main grape variety in Burgundy, where the cooler climate produces highly prized wines, loved throughout history of drinking wine! Germany is also known for high quality Pinot Noir,  produced in the cooler regions of Pfalz and Baden. As well as France and Germany, the 'new world' wine countries such as the USA, Chile, South Africa and New Zealand also produce high quality Pinot Noir. The list of top Pinot Noir regions in the world includes; Sonoma County, Carneros, Santa Barbara County and Oregon (USA), Casablanca (Chile), Walker Bay (South Africa), Marlborough and Central Otago (New Zealand). Australia also has pockets of high quality Pinot Noir in multiple regions but some of the best Pinot Noir wines are made in the Yarra Valley, Tasmania, The Mornington Peninsula and the Adelaide Hills.

About Central Otago

Central Otago is located east of Queenstown, on the South Island of New Zealand and at the foothills of the Southern New Zealand Alps. The wine region covers a large area that is dominated by mountain ranges and many of the vineyards are planted at high altitude or, in valleys.  While the intense sunlight at higher altitudes develops higher alcohol levels in grapes, the cooler temperatures during the night preserve the freshness and acidity of the grapes. This combination results in full- bodied and vibrant Pinot Noir. Central Otago is also produces Pinot Gris, Riesling and Chardonnay.

Closure: Screw Cap

Country: New Zealand

Wine Body: Medium Bodied

Wine Sweetness: Dry

Size: 750mL

Organic / Vegan: Organic

Non Alcoholic: No

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