Amisfield, Breakneck, Pinot Noir, 2017, Central Otago, New Zealand

Amisfield, Breakneck, Pinot Noir, 2017, Central Otago, New Zealand

Amisfield, Breakneck, Pinot Noir, 2017, Central Otago, New Zealand

 

Another excellent Pinot Noir from New Zealand this ‘Breakneck’ from Amisfield is dry, smooth, with firm but well integrated tannins that makes this a joy to drink. Plenty of flavour with red cherry at the front and hints of oak, a subtle earthiness and all with long length.

 

Sure at £60 a bottle it’s not cheap but then again quality like this is often expensive. It’s a shame as many people won’t get to try it.

 

 

 

Amisfield, Pinot Noir, Central Otago, 2014, New Zealand

Amisfield, Pinot Noir, Central Otago, 2014, New Zealand

Amisfield, Pinot Noir, Central Otago, 2014, New Zealand

 

New Zealand Pinot Noir has a very good reputation and this 2014 from Amisfield shows why. There’s plenty of red and black fruit aromas and flavours with cherry being dominant but there are notes of chocolate, leather, coffee and an under lying earthiness to it all. Dry, smooth and quite light this is great on its own or with food, we had it with turkey and thought it paired very well.at £40 a bottle it’s not cheap.