Back in 2017, Steve Smith and Brian Sheth were honoured to take on the legacy of Pyramid Valley and craft their own family of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. The sensitive use of oak (older barrels of 1–4 years old) allows the layers of unadulterated fruit to shine through the herbals of rosemary, pine and the exotic cinnamon-like spices. First visiting the vineyard in 2007, Steve Smith MW (then of Craggy Range) was one of many affected by what he describes as one the most compelling and unique vineyards he has ever visited. Sort By Most Popular.
Pyramid Valley Angel Flower Pinot Noir 2016. Pyramid Valley was founded by Mike and Claudia Weersing; they had spent many years searching the world for the perfect place to grow grapes, and they finally settled near Waikari in Canterbury. The future of this vineyard is in good hands! Pyramid Valley is a producer of cool climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in New Zealand's North Canterbury region, and will start rolling out the verification label on its recently-launched 2020 Pyramid Valley Botanicals Collection wines. Lion's Tooth is 'dent-de-lion', or dandelion. The story begins in a magical place where magnificent native birds once roamed and soared, where the earth produces in abundance and the stars align for greatness. 2020 Central Otago Pinot Noir. They make tiny quantities of wines that age well so we get extra excited when we have some in stock. All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Single Malt Scotch Whisky. It's dense and long with not an ounce of fat, just-perfect ripeness and the feel of clay and chalk with a refined, mineral-tinged close. When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted.
By clicking 'Yes' you are verifying that you are over the age of 18. Their main 80 hectare Waikari estate in North Canterbury is a unique mix of limestone soils, and high altitude slopes, giving wines of perfect balance and structure. 2020 Lion's Tooth Chardonnay. Hermann J. Wiemer - Field White NV. 2020 Angel Flower Pinot Noir. Every effort is taken to preserve the unique character of this special site. They planted four blocks, half Pinot Noir, half Chardonnay, on the slopes of Pyramid Valley in the South Island. The beauty of biodynamics for us, is being in tune with each of our vineyards and their unique needs based on individual soil type, site aspect, ecosystem and local climate.
The second parcel is in the Bannockburn subregion. Marlborough, New Zealand. Pyramid Valley Chardonnay 2017Chardonnay from Marlborough, New Zealand0. 2020 Vin de Pays Principe d'Orange, Dom. When ordering these products we recommend choosing our cool shipping option where we pack your order with specialised ice packs to prevent your booze being heat affected during transit. Ravines Wine Cellars - Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2019. Region - Canterbury. This new vintage sports a new label and is a tasty blend of Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and Muscat from North Canterbury. Orchard fruit, pebble dust, tight acidity and long finish that is restrained for the fermented, rested on lees for 17 months in old French oak, bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Their Appellation range also wears a piece of Curtin's original art work adorned with a Vitis vinifera grapevine. After a long and intensive search to find a site for their own vineyard, they purchased a farm in the Pyramid Valley, near Waikari in North Canterbury, in 2000. Above, the Clouston Vineyard in the central Wairau Plains, principal source for the Greywacke wines reviewed below (photo: Kevin Judd). 2015 Amarone Della Valpolicella 'Terre San Zeno', Corteforte. One of NZ's most exceptional white wines.
Full bodied Pinot Noir with ripe, rich fruits, mouth filling texture and round plush tannins giving the wine weight and power with a savoury moreish finish. PYRAMID VALLEY ORANGE WINE NORTH CANTERBURY 21. Brilliant depth of colour, appealing aromas of ripe red fruits and warm dry summers, and a plentiful body of fruit on the palate layered with freshness and structure. Indeed, there's a distinctly chalky character and a tension on the finish that goes on and on. Californian-born Mike studied viticulture and oenology in Burgundy, working across Europe where he honed his vision for spectacular winemaking. The aromas themselves are as beguiling as they are surprising: brooding black cherry and dark plum, orange, Christmas cake spices and hints of warm, damp forest.
Nestled in the rocky escarpments of Waikari, North Canterbury, the limestone-rich slopes and extremely marginal climate—more continental than the average New Zealand wine growing region—result in slow-ripening fruit and mineral-rich wines. Pyramid Valley Appellation Series, started for the first time in 2018, a collect. From here, the duo emerged as NZ pioneers of both biodynamic practice and high-density viticulture. Wines from select vineyards away from home. They simply have to keep a sample, contact us, and Oritain can supply the verification. The palate delivers a beautifully plush array of fine and seamless tannins, an exceptionally smooth mouthfeel and a long, alluring and convincing finish. Although approachable when released, this tremendous Amarone will continue to develop in bottle for a good decade following release. "Our technology enables us to give the consumer the ability to trace their wine from vine to barrel to bottle, " said Oritain chief executive Grant Cochrane.
Steve is one of the most experienced winemakers in the world, and biodynamics also informs the Pyramid Valley winemaking. Santa Cruz Mountains. When Mike's health went into decline, the Weersings were forced to sell and Smith and his partner Brian Sheth acquired the estate in late 2017. For all bulk or international orders please contact us for options. Inspired by the climate and soils of that region, the duo finally found their special place in the limestone-rich soils of Waikari in North Canterbury. Interstate customers please note that the cool shipping method may not keep your order cold for the entirety of the journey but will keep it cold for a number of days and greatly reduce the risk of heat damage during transit. The palate is vibrant with tension and length, showing a lovely mixture of bright, herbal tinged fruit and a savoury structure that North Canterbury is renowned for. Summerhill is committed to producing 100% organic wine, and has received Demeter Biodynamic certification for our Kelowna vineyard in 2012.
The Waikari Estate has 80 hectares divided into small plots. When these wines are withdrawn from the bonded storage facility, the duty and VAT are then payable. Beyond the rating, we encourage you to read the accompanying tasting note to learn about a product's special characteristics. German-born, but American-raised, Claudia was a passionate biodynamicist and together they crafted remarkable wines until 2017 when they sold Pyramid Valley to Master of Wine and ex Craggy Range winemaker Steve Smith and his business partner, wildlife conservationist Brian Sheth, who had long held a dream to craft wine together. Shipping Information. The shallow soils and north-facing aspect here result in a more floral and aromatic wine, although the weight and shape of the palate have much in common with Pyramid's other single-site Pinot. Copyright © 2023 All rights reserved. The 2020 Angel Flower and Earth Smoke are resplendent with this energy and the unique stamp of their particular part of the Waikari vineyard. V. Wines that breathe of their place: Our story begins in a magical place...
Rather they have their own very distinctive style and energy, and this is precisely as it should be with terroir-driven wines; uniqueness is the point. Automotive Anti-Counterfeiting Council). Fermented with 25% whole bunch in large open top fermenters then aged in French barrels with 20% new oak for 12 months before settling in stainless steel for a further 6 months before bottling unfined and unfiltered. 0 0 Ratings44 9939 99Save $5. The fingerprint can provide proof at any point of time in the supply chain, that the wine is the genuine article, with no changes or modifications, they claim. Cadman Wine does not operate storage accounts on behalf of customers but we can deliver to your existing storage account or help you set one up with our preferred partners. "The fine-boned structure screams cool climate with powdery tannins and delicate oak supporting a palate that suggests ripe, intensely-flavoured grapes picked at the perfect time, with good acidity. " If not a yardstick for chardonnay and pinot noir globally. La Berthete, Vaucluse. Two outstanding producers from New Zealand's South Island show their wares in London. User Avg RatingNot rated yet [Add Your Review].
2019 Autocarro 27, Regional Peninsula De Setubal. Claudia is a committed biodynamicist; hers is a guiding and beautiful spirit on our land. It's silky and vibrant fleshy, with a fine-boned structure offering plenty of immediate drinking pleasure. Please note we may contact you to suggest delaying your order during extremely hot periods. It's a very Chablis-like translation of Chardonnay, made with indigenous yeasts split between clay and demi-muids for fermentation, with natural malolactic fermentation commencing in spring. The palate has a pure and comforting ripe black cherry pastry feel that's pulled into line by wonderful savoury, sappy nuances and fine acidity. Email me when back in stock. In 2017, contemporary negociants Steve Smith MW and Brian Sheth took over, keen to have a sophisticated alternative brand to go alongside their current 'Cru' range of wines, from vineyards in Hawkes Bay and Marlborough. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide context—vintage, variety or appellation—but never the producer or retail price of any given selection.
Soils are predominately loess over deep silts that have developed lime deposits. Supplier notes, Bibendum.