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94
/ 100
Mike Bennie -
17
/ 20
Jancis Robinson MW
White
Classification
Chardonnay
Variety
2022
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
New Zealand
Country
Canterbury,
Region
14.0%
Alcohol %
5-10 Years
Cellaring
Scores
94 / 100"Huw Kinch is writing the second chapter and best possible one for Pyramid Valley. There’s so much storied history of its Mike and Claudia era that it’s hard to judge where to go, so best to go with hand on heart, maintain the best practice farming, and go for the best hands off-mind connected wines you can make, seems the deal. Soft and supple, flows beautifully, an intensity of fruit, the DNA of the wine bound by nutty savouriness, shortbread, ginger, crushed granitic mineral characters, and around that green apple, lime, preserved lemon, mixed floral elements. It feels relaxed in texture, a great deal of space and dimension to the wine, but freshness is inherent. A gentle sour-sweetness and hay-straw character in there too. Pleasure and intellect buttons pressed."
- Mike Bennie
17 / 20
"Botanicals collection. Waikari vineyard. Cask sample. Serious line to this wine with beautiful balance. Firm and fruity at the same time. Real presence in the mouth."
- Jancis Robinson MW
Tasting Notes
Pyramid Valley Vineyards is renowned for its commitment to biodynamic viticulture and producing wines that truly express their unique terroir in New Zealand's South Island. Nestled in the heart of North Canterbury, Pyramid Valley is celebrated for its small-batch, hand-crafted wines, particularly their elegant and complex Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. The vineyard's philosophy is rooted in sustainability, natural winemaking techniques, and minimal intervention, which results in wines of remarkable purity and depth, reflecting both the land and the seasons. Pyramid Valley offers wine enthusiasts an authentic taste of New Zealand’s distinctive wine-growing heritage, backed by a reputation for producing some of the country's most coveted, expressive wines.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity