Stone fruit
Warm spice

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Amisfield Pinot Gris

Name: Amisfield Pinot Gris 750mL
SKU: 111189
Price: 36.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

Wine · New Zealand · 750ml · 13%

$36.99each

What it tastes like

Central Otago Pinot Gris with pear, white peach and subtle spice, balanced acidity and a smooth texture.

Stone fruit
Warm spice

Additional information

Wine
Style: New Zealand
Origin: 750ml
Size: 13% ABV
Alcohol: 0.8 per bottle
Standard drinks

The story of Amisfield Pinot Gris

Amisfield farms an organic estate in the foothills of Mount Pisa in Central Otago, established in 1988. The Pinot Gris vines were planted between 1999 and 2005, on two kinds of ground: stony Lochar gravels on the top terrace above the winery, and shallow sandy loam on the flats below.

In the winery the fruit is gently pressed and settled overnight, then fermented in a mix of vessels. About a quarter of it is fermented naturally in large oak barrels, and the wine rests on fine lees for four months. That gives it more weight and a rounder, more textural middle than a tank-only Gris would have.

The flavours run to nashi pear, white peach and poached pear, with red apple and a little cardamom and clove. Fresh acidity keeps it juicy and a touch of gentle sweetness softens the finish, which ends clean with the mineral edge Amisfield puts down to Pisa. It has the body to go beyond an aperitif. Try it lightly chilled with roast pork, a creamy chicken dish or a mild coconut curry.