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Amisfield

New Zealand - Otago - Central Otago
10 Lake Hayes Road, Queenstown , 9351
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About us

Amisfield was established in 1988, we are a Central Otago based specialist producer of Pinot Noir and aromatic white wines created from fruit grown on our estate vineyard beneath the Pisa Mountain range in the Cromwell Basin. 

History

Our privately owned company's 200ha property, once a prominent high country merino station, is one of the largest single vineyard estates in the Central Otago region. Over 80ha is currently planted with the majority of the vines being over ten years old.

Vineyard & Terroir

Amisfield wines reflect our grape growing and winemaking philosophy underlining faithful expression of site, minimal winemaking intervention and ultimate fruit purity. Stringent yield management practices deliver concentrated fruit flavour, consistency and complexity derived from the range of soils found on the vineyard.

Our state-of-the-art purpose built winery is the focal point of our vineyard and produces 20,000 -30,000 cases of wine annually. Pinot Noir accounts for over 60% of the production with the balance made up of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Riesling. 

At The Winery

Our Winery & Bistro is located 15 minutes drive from central Queenstown, overlooking Lake Hayes and back dropped by the Remarkables Mountain range, is the iconic stone building which houses Amisfield's Bistro and Cellar Door. 

This distinctive Central Otago winery integrates with the landscape through the combining of local schist, copper roofing and recycled hardwood timber.

Opened in 2005, the award winning Bistro offers a seasonal la carte menu and the "Trust the Chef" signature menu which offers a shared dining experience, with dishes selected by the chef based on fresh produce and ingredients available on the day. The food is an expression of local seasonal ingredients elegantly prepared, and an ultimate complement to the wines.

Press & Awards

Amisfield Pinot Noir 2012

- 95 Points★★★★★ Gourmet Traveller WINE 

- 95 ★★★★★ Bob Campbell MW 

- 91 Points, Wine Advocate 

- 90 Points, Wine Spectator

Our Wines

  • Vintage
  • Name
  • Type
  • Appelation / Production Area
  • Price (USD)
  • Award
  • More Info
  • Amisfield wine
  • 2012
  • Amisfield Lowburn Terrace Riesling 2012
  • Riesling
  • Central Otago
  • $25

Grape Varieties

  • Riesling

Winemaker Comments

The aromas are very pure with apple and citrus notes. The intensity of this fruit character and classic mineral notes reflect the site, while the palate is refined and elegant with a delicious dry finish.

  • Amisfield wine
  • 2012
  • Amisfield RKV Reserve Pinot Noir 2012
  • Pinot Noir
  • Central Otago
  • $120

Grape Varieties

  • Pinot Noir

Winemaker Comments

This wine marries depth and elegance with aromas of ripe red fruit and hints of mocha leading into a palate with expressions from the darker red fruit profile and Christmas cake spices. This is all in measure to its supple tannin and its lithe acidity.

  • Amisfield wine
  • 2011
  • Amisfield Pinot Noir 2011
  • Pinot Noir
  • Central Otago
  • $55
  • award

Grape Varieties

  • Pinot Noir

Winemaker Comments

A vibrant ruby colour. The nose is exceptionally aromatic and complex- fresh red cherries, baking spices and fine oak. The palate is taut, spicy yet silky and fruit driven with a delicate finish. Drink now or in four to five years.

Press & Reviews

  • - 92 Points, Wine Spectator 2014 - Double-Gold Medal, 93 Points, San Francisco International Wine Competition 2014 - Gold, TEXSOM International Wine Awards, 2015 - 89 Points, Wine Advocate
  • Amisfield wine
  • 2012
  • Amisfield Pinot Noir 2012
  • Pinot Noir
  • Central Otago
  • $45
  • award

Grape Varieties

  • Pinot Noir

Winemaker Comments

A vibrant ruby colour. The nose is exceptionally aromatic and complex- fresh red cherries, baking spices and fine oak. The palate is taut, spicy yet silky and fruit driven with a delicate finish. Drink now or in four to five years.

Press & Reviews

  • - 95 Points★★★★★ Gourmet Traveller WINE - 95 ★★★★★ Bob Campbell MW - 91 Points, Wine Advocate - 90 Points, Wine Spectator
  • Amisfield wine
  • 2015
  • Amisfield Pinot Noir Rose 2015
  • Rose
  • Central Otago
  • $30

Grape Varieties

  • Pinot Noir

Winemaker Comments

Wine will be released 1 September 2015.

  • Amisfield wine
  • 2014
  • Amisfield Chenin Blanc 2014
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Central Otago
  • $30

Grape Varieties

  • Chenin Blanc

Winemaker Comments

A multi-layered wine with stone fruit, subtle apple and spice aromatics, complexity and a textual palate. The wine is flavoursome and fresh while displaying aromatics that are true to the variety.

  • Amisfield wine
  • 2014
  • Amisfield Sauvignon Blanc 2014
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Central Otago
  • $25
  • award

Grape Varieties

  • Sauvignon Blanc

Winemaker Comments

Pale straw in colour with aromatics typical of a lively New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc displaying freshly cut pineapple and pink grapefruit notes. The wild fermented barrel component adds another dimension of ripe stone fruit aromatics with subtle creamy notes and texture across the palate with refined minerality.

Press & Reviews

  • - 93 ★★★★ Bob Campbell MW - 88 Points, Wine Advocate/eRobertparker.com
  • Amisfield wine
  • 2014
  • Amisfield Pinot Gris 2014
  • Pinot Gris
  • Central Otago
  • $30
  • award

Grape Varieties

  • Pinot Gris.

Winemaker Comments

This wine is multi-layered expressing luscious aromatics of ripe pear and nectarine with a hint of mace spice. These lively flavours are integrated with barrel influenced components delivering a spicy and nutty palate with length and depth.

Press & Reviews

  • 93 ★★★★ Bob Campbell MW
  • Amisfield wine
  • 2013
  • Amisfield Dry Reisling 2013
  • Riesling
  • Central Otago
  • $25
  • award

Grape Varieties

  • Riesling

Winemaker Comments

A wine of purity and gorges acidity – beautifully aromatic, clean and crisp – it is flinty and mineral but it also has elements of green apple, blossoms and citrus.

Press & Reviews

  • 93 ★★★★ Bob Campbell MW
  • Amisfield wine
  • 2010
  • Amisfield Brut
  • Methode Traditionelle
  • Central Otago
  • $55

Grape Varieties

  • Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Winemaker Comments

Straw gold in colour the nose displays lovely aged biscuity characters with highlights of butterscotch and limonchello. The palate is broad, autiolitic and complex boasting citrus notes, a fine bead and a cleansing acidity for a dry finish.

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