Amisfield Sauvignon Blanc 2025 is a dry, intensely aromatic white from Central Otago, with a gorgeous streak of lemon and lime. It was rated 92 POINTS by Rebecca Gibb MW at Vinous, who praises its "razorlike clarity". This is a loverly wine for anyone who likes zesty whites with real purity.
In the glass expect aromas of jasmine tea and pink grapefruit layered through the citrus.
This is a wine for those of us who enjoy an aromatic white with some weight on the palate. This wine would pair well with fresh oysters and seafood.
What it tastes like
This wine has an intense bouquet and a fleshy palate, balanced by underlying minerality. Rebecca Gibb MW described it as dry and bright, with excellent purity and tension. She noted a tangy grapefruit finish and applauded its concentration and vigour.
Style at a glance
- Sweetness: Dry
- Acidity: Fresh and tangy
- Style: Zesty, aromatic, mineral white
Food to enjoy this with
- Fresh oysters with lemon
- Goat's cheese salad
- Grilled asparagus with a soft-boiled egg
- Pan-fried white fish with herbs
- Ceviche
- Vietnamese rice paper rolls with fresh herbs
- Thai green curry: the fresh acidity cuts through the coconut and chilli
Who makes it
Amisfield was established in 1988 by John Darby in the early days of Central Otago winegrowing.
The estate is a 93-hectare single estate vineyard beneath Mount Pisa, certified organic by BioGro New Zealand.
For the 2025 vintage, the fruit came from Block 8 on the upper terrace of the vineyard. It was picked over approximately 1 month, with the picking dates chosen to suit the flavour profile and style Amisfield desire in there Sauvignon Blanc style.
About the vintage
Wine writer Joelle Thomson reported an early November frost during flowering in Central Otago that caused minor losses, although excellent weather during flowering ensured good fruit set.
The season was dry, with cool nights and warm days and no extreme hot or cool periods. Picking proceeded at a measured pace. Yields were comparable to 2024 and 2023, marginally reduced by frost, and she noted acidity levels that support longevity.
Critic scores and ratings
- 92 POINTS – Rebecca Gibb MW – Vinous, February 2026
"Dry, bright and vibrantly youthful, the 2025 Sauvignon Blanc offers excellent purity and tension. It's aromatic in style but offers razorlike clarity, with elderflower, pineapple and passion fruit giving way to a tangy grapefruit finish. I applaud its concentration and vigour."
When to drink it
Vinous gives a drinking window of 2026 to 2029, so it is ready to drink now.
Technical details
| Winery: |
Amisfield |
| Wine: |
Amisfield Sauvignon Blanc 2025 |
| Vintage: |
2025 |
| Variety: |
Sauvignon Blanc |
| Region: |
Central Otago (Pisa) |
| Country: |
New Zealand |
| Alcohol: |
13.5% |
| Closure: |
Screw cap |
| Organic: |
Estate certified organic by BioGro New Zealand |
Where to buy
For international delivery to the USA, Australia, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, China and South Korea, the Amisfield Sauvignon Blanc 2025 is available from our winenz.com website. For delivery within New Zealand, buy it from thewineryonline.co.nz. You can also buy it at our Queenstown and Arrowtown wine stores, alongside a large range of New Zealand and international wine. On both websites and in both stores you can select a mixed case from a large range of wines, and if you are visiting from overseas, we can ship it home for you.
Questions we are often asked
Where is Amisfield Sauvignon Blanc 2025 from?
It is a Central Otago wine, made from fruit grown in Block 8 on the upper terrace of the Amisfield estate beneath Mount Pisa.
What does Amisfield Sauvignon Blanc 2025 taste like?
Amisfield describes a lemon and lime streak with layers of jasmine tea and pink grapefruit. Rebecca Gibb MW adds elderflower, pineapple and passion fruit.
Has Amisfield Sauvignon Blanc 2025 had good reviews?
Yes, Rebecca Gibb MW gave it 92 POINTS for Vinous in February 2026.
What is the alcohol and closure of Amisfield Sauvignon Blanc 2025?
It has 13.5% alcohol and a screw cap, according to The Real Review.
Should I drink Amisfield Sauvignon Blanc 2025 now?
Yes, Vinous suggests drinking it between 2026 and 2029.
Where can I buy Amisfield Sauvignon Blanc 2025?
The Winery ships Amisfield Sauvignon Blanc 2025 internationally from winenz.com to the USA, Australia, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, China and South Korea, and delivers within New Zealand from thewineryonline.co.nz. You can also buy it in our Queenstown and Arrowtown wine stores.
