2022 Amisfield Fume Blanc

Amisfield’s take on Sauvignon Blanc is a little different – fermented and aged in oak to bring texture and weight rather than punchy aromatics. The fruit comes from their Pisa vineyard, where stony soils and cool nights help keep everything tight and clean.

2022 was a calm, even season, so the fruit came in balanced and full of flavour. It was wild-fermented in old French barrels, then left on lees for a few months to add body and a savoury edge.

The wine is dry and layered, with citrus and stone fruit sitting alongside a gentle smoky note from the oak. There’s good drive through the finish, helped by fresh acidity and that signature Amisfield precision. A smart, surprisingly serious white that shows what Central Otago Sauvignon can do when it’s treated with a bit of respect.