2023 Amisfield Pinot Gris

93 pts
A clean, gently textural Pinot Gris from Amisfield that shows off what Central Otago does best - generous fruit, natural freshness, and no heavy lifting required.

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Description

Amisfield always bring a bit of intent to their Pinot Gris, and the 2023 vintage follows suit. It’s grown on their home blocks near Lake Dunstan, where the combination of warm days and cool nights gives the wine its easy balance between ripeness and refreshment.

Made mostly in stainless steel, with just a hint of old oak in the mix, it’s got that clean, pear-and-stonefruit generosity you want from Central Otago Gris, but there’s also a bit of texture and lift that keeps things interesting. No sugar gloss, no fluff—just a well-made, genuinely drinkable white that still feels like it came from somewhere.

If you like your whites crisp but not lean, soft but not sweet, this one lands right in the pocket. Great with anything from spicy prawns to a wedge of washed rind cheese.

93 points
"Navel orange and sweet pear on a softly chewy, dry palate… Grainy phenolics, earthy minerality and a hint of lanolin. Youthful austerity now, but will relax. A sophisticated, dry pinot gris."
- Stephen Wong (The Real Review)

93 points - "Bright and fruity with navel orange and sweet pear on a voluptuous, softly chewy, dry palate. The phenolics build with each sip, adding a grainy, woody dimension to the fruit-focused core. Some earthy minerality and a hint of lanolin on the back palate giving youthful austerity. This will relax after a year or two. Sophisticated, dry pinot gris which makes no concessions to the popular style." - Stephen Wong (The Real Review)

GROWING SEASON
A gentle winter and spring allowed ideal conditions for strong budburst and blossoming until December. Low frost and wind contributed to robust vine health, yielding a remarkably lush canopy. Extreme heat and low rainfall between December & February meant the vines struggled with water stress but grape ripening still tracked well. We anticipated an early harvest, however, temperatures moderated, and a cold March realigned us with historical norms. Harvest was marked with intermittent weather events, slowing us down, but allowing the team the opportunity to be more attentive to their picking of impeccably clean, high-quality fruit across the estate.

VINEYARD
Planted on a combination of Lochar stony gravels located on the top terrace above the winery and shallow sandy loam soils on the flats below.

WINEMAKING
Grapes were gently pressed and settled overnight before racking into a combination of fermentation vessels, with 25% fermented naturally in large oak barrels. The wine was then aged on light fluffy lees for 4 months to incorporate a textural element to the wine.

TASTING NOTES
A vibrant style of Pinot Gris with an attractive texture. Fresh yet elegant. Aroma is filled with delicate white flowers, nashi pear, white peach, and red apple, with a touch of cardamom and clove-like sweet spice. The shape starts with the fresh acidity followed by a juicy textural element from the gentle sweetness and barrel-aged portion. The hallmark Pisa minerality cuts through nicely on the long finish.

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type White
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Pinot Gris
Country New Zealand
Region Central Otago
Reviewed By The Real Review
Critic Score 93
Alcohol 13%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
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