2021 Amisfield Pinot Noir

Amisfield is one of Central Otago's most respected producers — a lakeside estate in Lowburn known for expressive, structured Pinot Noir and some of the region's most consistent cellar-worthy wines. The 2021 vintage is a more serious, structured expression built for ageing rather than early drinking.

My Wine Man

This is for the Pinot lover who wants depth and structure over easy fruit.

The 2021 Amisfield is firmly in the more serious camp — firm, complex and built to evolve over time. It rewards patience and will show its best with a few years in bottle.

Tasting Notes

Dark cherry skin, blackcurrant and wild berries lead the nose, followed by dried herbs, thyme and subtle smoky oak spice.

The palate is full and structured with firm, chalky tannins and a savoury core of black fruit, wood smoke and herbal complexity. Acidity provides lift and length, keeping everything focused and age-worthy.

Food Pairing

A structured, age-worthy Central Otago Pinot like this deserves a refined cut. We love it with Grass Fed White Stripe Premium Lamb Rack Frenched Cap from My Meat Man — herb-crusted, medium-rare, the precise iron-rich character of the lamb rack matches the wine's dark cherry, blackcurrant and herbal complexity beautifully, while the firm chalky tannins and bright acidity carry the dish with effortless elegance. Equally good with duck, mushroom risotto or aged hard cheese.

Why this is a smart buy

A benchmark Central Otago producer delivering a structured, cellar-worthy Pinot Noir.

It offers:

• serious ageing potential
• structured, complex style
• strong regional expression
• excellent value for a premium NZ Pinot

Looking for a different style?

For the current release from the same estate, the 2022 Amisfield Central Otago Pinot Noir is the natural next step. For a more elegant and refined Central Otago style, the 2021 Burn Cottage Central Otago Pinot Noir is a great comparison. For another respected Central Otago producer, the 2020 Two Paddocks Central Otago Pinot Noir is well worth exploring.