2006 Amisfield - Pinot Gris

New Zealand - Central Otago
Pinot Gris
Still

VF 91

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750ml

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Central Otago is becoming the hot zone for Pinot Noir in New Zealand, and Amisfield's production lends even more credibility to that fact. The high altitude and cool climate allow for the creation of traditional, Burgundian-style Pinots that will entice any Pinot aficionado. The philosophy of winemaker Jeff Sinnott (ex-Isabel winemaker and viticulturist) is that all of the wines he makes are... More »

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Full throttle Pinot Gris that combines aspects of French and Italian styles. The nose is structured and aromatic with prevalent leesy green papaya, beeswax and cherimoya. The mouth is medium-bodied with a prominent minerality and eccentric flavors of peach, lime, basil and hint of mango. AS you near the end of the glass it changes and offers more of a ruby grapefruit and quince/apple profile. Long finish, good acidity and broadness of palate.

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