{"product_id":"amisfield-breakneck-reserve-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Amisfield Breakneck Reserve Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA powerful yet beautifully poised Central Otago Pinot Noir, revealing dark-fruited intensity, savoury elegance and the distinctive mineral character of Amisfield's finest vineyard parcels.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Amisfield Breakneck Reserve Pinot Noir 2023 is a distinguished single-estate wine from Central Otago, New Zealand, showcasing the exceptional concentration and complexity of carefully selected Pinot Noir fruit. Produced from a barrel selection originating in the estate's prized blocks 7 and 7C beneath the Pisa Range, this limited-production expression highlights some of Amisfield's oldest and most characterful vineyard parcels. These organically certified blocks, first converted to organic practices in 2015, are planted in Lochar sandy loam soils, where thoughtful vineyard management encourages healthy vines and balanced fruit development. The 2023 growing season began with favourable conditions that supported strong vine growth, followed by a hot, dry summer and a cooler March that allowed the grapes to develop excellent ripeness and flavour concentration. The result is a richly layered Pinot Noir that combines dark berry intensity, fragrant floral complexity and a distinctive savoury mineral character, reflecting both the individuality of the vineyard and Amisfield's commitment to expressive, site-driven winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were hand-harvested and fermented in small, open-top fermenters, with approximately 25% whole-bunch fermentation contributing aromatic lift, savoury complexity and finely structured tannins. Extended skin contact lasting between 20 and 32 days encouraged the extraction of colour, flavour and texture before the wine matured for 16 months in French oak barriques, approximately 30% of which were new. The resulting wine reveals a captivating bouquet of dark cherry, ripe plum, raspberry and boysenberry, accompanied by wildflowers, dried herbs, subtle earthy notes and beautifully integrated baking spices. Across the palate, concentrated dark fruit meets silky yet firmly structured tannins, refreshing acidity and a pronounced mineral streak that gives the wine remarkable tension, depth and persistence. Sophisticated and age-worthy, the Breakneck Reserve Pinot Noir 2023 is an exceptional companion to roast duck, venison, slow-braised lamb, wild mushrooms and other richly flavoured dishes, with further complexity expected to emerge through careful cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Dark-fruited, floral and deeply complex\u003cbr\u003eRipe black cherry, plum, raspberry and boysenberry mingle with wildflowers, dried herbs, savoury earth, subtle oak and warm baking spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Concentrated, silky and firmly structured\u003cbr\u003eGenerous dark berry and cherry fruit unfold across a rich, textured palate, supported by finely grained tannins, vibrant acidity, savoury spice and distinctive mineral complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long, savoury and elegantly persistent\u003cbr\u003eLingering dark cherry, dried herbs, delicate oak spice and stony mineral nuances carry through a finely structured, beautifully balanced finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Red and ruby with a magenta red hue with a very light purple hue at the rim. A complex bouquet of ripe red berry, plum and raspberry, boysenberry the clay and mineral, oak, deeply complex and very enticing. Some dried herb then wood scents, wild flowers then layers of baking spices. As the wine becomes more ambient and opens out in glass the power of scents becomes more appealing. Dry and delicious, salivating and textures with core flavours reflecting the bouquet with more intense layers of mineral and floral layers. Fine tannins, medium+ acid line, youthful and poised, well made and lengthy with best drinking from mid to late 2027 through 2036+”\u003c\/em\u003e — Cameron Douglas MS, 95 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A bigger style of pinot with black cherry, olive and ume with a hint of savoury development under noticeable spicy oak. The palate is firmly structured with ripe, almost salty concentration of very ripe fruit with some notes of dried berries and sumac. Long and intense with impressive density but lacking a bit in detail, this large-scaled wine will soften slowly as it absorbs its wood and tannic shell. 20 Nov 2025.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Stephen Wong MW, The Real Review, 94 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand - Amisfield\u003cbr\u003eStyle - Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003eCountry - New Zealand\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Central Otago\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2023\u003cbr\u003eABV - 14%\u003cbr\u003eSize - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eCertification - Organic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amisfield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44453691850839,"sku":"AMIS-BREAK-23","price":99.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/7e49e8f6-d49f-4242-8f48-83b6fb50bbe5.webp?v=1791972794","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/amisfield-breakneck-reserve-pinot-noir-2023","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}