Amisfield Breakneck Reserve Pinot Noir 2022

Tasting Notes: Amisfield Breakneck Reserve Pinot Noir

Reserve-level Central Otago Pinot Noir showcasing classic block 7C and 7 fruit intensity underpinned by complex savoury characteristics. Cherry and red fruit aromas combine with warming spice, nutmeg, and peppercorn on the nose.

The palate delivers silky, mouth-filling texture with impressive depth, fine tannin structure, and a long, satisfying finish. This premium expression demonstrates the concentrated fruit and elegant complexity that defines Amisfield's top-tier Pinot Noir.

The Vineyard

Breakneck Reserve represents fruit from specific vineyard blocks 7C and 7, showcasing the concentrated intensity and terroir expression that comes from Amisfield's premier sites within their certified organic estate.

The Awards for The Winery

Amisfield has earned exceptional recognition in recent Amisfield Pinot Noir Rosé 2024 | Wine Christchurch +2 years, including Organic Vineyard of the Year at the New Zealand Organic Wine Awards in 2024, following previous wins as Sustainable Vineyard of the Year in 2020, 2022, and 2023. Their commitment to quality has been recognised internationally with Gold Medal wins at the London Wine Competition 2023, and their Pinot Noir consistently scores in the high 90s with Wine Spectator. Most recently, their 2024 Pinot Noir Rosé earned a Gold Medal at the New Zealand Organic Wine Awards 2025. London Wine Competition

About Amisfield

Established in 1988, Amisfield is a Central Otago specialist producer of Pinot Noir and aromatic whites from their single vineyard estate. All 92 hectares are certified organic by BioGro New Zealand with holistic viticulture focused on nurturing soils, vines, and habitats.

The rugged inland location and extreme semi-continental climate yield wines of remarkable purity, intensity, and vibrancy, crafted in their state-of-the-art winery with minimal intervention and natural winemaking principles.

Pairs With

Perfect with lamb & venison.