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Bob Campbell MW95 points
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Cameron Douglas95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Amisfield
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Amisfield Pinot Noir 2021"Amisfield's flagship wine, has bright, focused dark fruits classic to the Cen..."$61.99 -
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Bob Campbell MW96 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Amisfield
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Amisfield Breakneck Reserve Pinot Noir 2018"Amisfield's flagship wine, has bright, focused dark fruits classic to the Cen..."$80.00 -
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Bob Campbell MW95 points
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Cameron Douglas94 points
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James Suckling92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Amisfield
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Amisfield Breakneck Reserve Pinot Noir 2019"Set against the backdrop of the majestic Pisa mountain range, Amisfield is on..."$80.00 -
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Bob Campbell MW93 points
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Robert Parker's92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2013
- Brand Amisfield
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Amisfield Pinot Noir 2013"Quite an elegant and restrained style, with a structure of fine tannins that ..."$60.01 -
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Natalie Maclean92 points
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Wine Enthusiast90 points
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James Suckling90 points
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The Wine Advoca89 points
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Vinous89 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Amisfield
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Amisfield Pinot Noir 2015"Critic tasting note: "Amisfield's Pinots can often veer towards power over el..."$54.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Amisfield
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Amisfield Pinot Noir 2019"Amisfield's flagship wine, has bright, focused dark fruits classic to the Cen..."$45.00 -
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Bob Campbell MW95 points
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Cameron Douglas95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Amisfield
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Amisfield Pinot Noir 2020"Amisfield's flagship wine, has bright, focused dark fruits classic to the Cen..."$59.00 -
Pinot Noir is a red grape that is one of the most challenging to grow in any part of the world. Due to its thin skin and tight bunches, it is susceptible to both mould and disease. However, when it is successful, it produces some of the most amazing wines in the world. Although its home is Burgundy, it has emerged as a popular variety in Australia. Representing only 1% of grapes crushed, it has built a high profile with a number of world-class, distinctly Australian wines being produced. The greatest examples coming from the cool climates of the Adelaide Hills, Tasmania, Mornington Peninsula, Geelong and the Yarra Valley.
Pinot Noir performs well on the deepish limestone based subsoils that are found on Burgundy's Côte d'Or. However, yields need to be kept in check. Pinot Noir's concentration and varietal characters disappear rapidly if yields are excessive. Some of the best and most expensive wines in the world are still found in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir also plays a key role in Champagne, being blended with Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. In the US, Oregon and Washington state are producing outstanding wines. In New Zealand, great Pinot Noirs are crafted in Martinborough and in Central Otago, New Zealand's only true continental climate.
The thin skins of Pinot Noir mean the wines are lighter in colour, body and tannins. However, the best wines have grippy tannins, fragrance and an intensity of fruit seldom found in wine from other grapes. Young Pinot Noir can smell almost sweet, but as it matures, the best wines develop a sensuous, silky mouthfeel with the fruit flavours deepening and gamey nuances emerging.