2023 Amisfield Pinot Gris

Amisfield always bring a bit of intent to their Pinot Gris, and the 2023 vintage follows suit. It’s grown on their home blocks near Lake Dunstan, where the combination of warm days and cool nights gives the wine its easy balance between ripeness and refreshment.

Made mostly in stainless steel, with just a hint of old oak in the mix, it’s got that clean, pear-and-stonefruit generosity you want from Central Otago Gris, but there’s also a bit of texture and lift that keeps things interesting. No sugar gloss, no fluff—just a well-made, genuinely drinkable white that still feels like it came from somewhere.

If you like your whites crisp but not lean, soft but not sweet, this one lands right in the pocket. Great with anything from spicy prawns to a wedge of washed rind cheese.

93 points
"Navel orange and sweet pear on a softly chewy, dry palate… Grainy phenolics, earthy minerality and a hint of lanolin. Youthful austerity now, but will relax. A sophisticated, dry pinot gris."
- Stephen Wong (The Real Review)