Amisfield Pinot Noir 2018, Central Otago

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Library tasting

Ruby and purple core with a purple rim, bright and shiny appearance. Very youthful bouquet with primary fruit aromas of plums and cherries, moderate intensity scents of oak, fleshy, young, savoury, pretty and inviting. On the palate - Dry, fresh, savoury and textured with a mix of fine to firm tannins, plenty of acidity and a core of fruit. All the raw energy of this wine is on show and needs time to settle in more and begin to harmonise - this is best completed in a cool dark cellar. This wine is also fresh, lively, packed with pinosity and charm and will reward those who decant for service or better still age a little longer with best drinking from later in 2021 through 2026.

93+ Points - would prefer to taste this wine again in 2021 and get a more accurate reading of its quality - which I know is already very high.

What a great opportunity - thank you Amisfield

Cameron Douglas