With Amisfield Pinot Noir representing the rugged beauty of Otago it has gained a cult following looking for its plush silky flavours of dark cherries, plums and spice.
If you miss out on getting a table at Amisfield's award winning bistro as Chef Vaughan Mabee does, pour it alongside dishes like southland beef, or spiced lamb rack.
Case of 6 ($59.90/bottle)
All class for the Amisfield Pinot Noir. True to their reputation as one of the Central's finest Noirs Amsifield is was a great decision from founder John Darby to move the sheep along, and turn this 200ha sheep station into a world class wine station. Without wanting lose contact with nature the winery contours with its rustic surroundings, and the award winning bistro, designs their dishes from local fishermen, hunters, gatherers and farmers - sourced within 250km of the restaurant. You'll find this Noir married to dishes like southland beef or pumpkin seed and oil. Its a soft plush Noir full of dark cherries, plums and hints of spice to layer it up. A silky texture brings it home with just enough grunt to see it age for another decade should you a have the will power.
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Good for ten years under wraps it will love the company of a herb encrusted lamb rack or vension tenderloin, once you open it up.