The second parcel is in the Bannockburn subregion. PAIR: Savory mango pilaf with cashews, collard greens with Dijon dressing, fall vegetable fritto misto, broccoli and gruyere quiche, and thyme roasted potatoes. For other Pyramid Valley wines, see their Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. 2022 North Canterbury Orange. 4 ha site that produces Chardonnay of rare depth and complexity. Pyramid Valley produce an exceptional range of terroir-driven wines. Marlborough, New Zealand. A great wine to accompany a variety of tapas-style foods. In 2000, they purchased the plot of land near Waikari, that we now call home. The 2019 Pinot Noir Earth Smoke is a complex, intriguing wine that draws you into a labyrinth of aromas and flavors. Languedoc-Roussillon.
"You may think you know New Zealand wines but I can assure you that until you have tasted Pyramid Valley, you have no idea. Lion's Tooth is 'dent-de-lion', or dandelion. Pyramid Valley was established in 2000, after Mike and Claudia Elze Weersing had spent 15 years scouring the globe to find the perfect place to plant a vineyard.
In 2018 they acquired another vineyard in Central Otago: the Manata Estate in Lowburn, which has some of the oldest vines in the region, and the soils are high in natural humus and organic matter. 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. Vegetarian / Vegan 1. Working with exceptional growers, the Appellation Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc share the same sense of somewhereness as the wines from Pyramid Valley's very own estate.
Winery Store Number: 902. This is solely dedicated to Pinot Noir. Copyright © 2023 All rights reserved. Their meticulous wine making practices shine through in their incredible collection of focused wines. 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. They take a natural approach, using native yeasts for fermentation, natural fining and minimal, if any, filtration. Here is the first release from Pyramid Valley's Museum program.
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. Carefully selected wines that we know will offer you a great drinking experience. The Judds established their Greywacke label in Marlborough in 2009 after Judd had made his name as founding winemaker at Cloudy Bay, naming it after the grey river stones found throughout Marlborough and more generally in New Zealand. 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. Why go for a lunch time negroni when Pyramid Valley's new Orange has the same flavour profile, minus the high alcohol? 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.
Angel Flower is a cooler, more exposed block than Earth Smoke. Good Soul Wines is backed by 22 years of on-line wine sales experience. And it's downright delicious, even if we do say so ourselves. The site has been in organic conversion since Pyramid Valley took the reins in 2018, and was Biogro-certified earlier in 2022. Alphabetically, Z-A. New world vintages include apprenticeships with James Halliday at Coldstream Hills in the Yarra Valley of Australia, and with Russ Raney at Evesham Wood in Oregon's Eola Hills. The feature has two components. 2020 Pyramid Valley North Canterbury Pinot Noir. Online orders welcome! Bright appearance with a deep crimson hue. The palate delivers a beautifully plush array of fine and seamless tannins, an exceptionally smooth mouthfeel and a long, alluring and convincing finish. Please note shipping to PO Boxes, Parcel Lockers and addresses outside of the Fastway network will incur an additional fee.
Pyramid Valley VineyardsPyramid Valley's story began in the slopes and soil of North Canterbury at Waikari Estate. Pyramid Valley Chardonnay 2017Chardonnay from Marlborough, New Zealand0. Sort By Most Popular. Phone: (212) 675-8100.
Although recently expanded by one hectare, the original plantings cover only a quarter of a hectare. Also, their collection of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines certainly give some Central Otago wines a run for their money! La Berthete, Vaucluse. Pyramid Valley - This unique site of altitude, limestone, slope, rock and rich soil is our Waikari Estate and home to some of the most profound Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines in the world.
Soils are predominately loess over deep silts that have developed lime deposits. We stock a range of wines which represent excellent value examples of their type, whether it's the delicately floral Moscato d'Asti or award winning Barbaresco and Barolo, the wines always hit the spot for authenticity and pure drinking pleasure. Double click to zoom in and out. Steve Smith and Brian Sheth took the reins in 2017 to continue the legacy of spectacular winemaking. Ltd. All rights reserved. Only old oak and clay amphora are used as vessels. 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. Two outstanding producers from New Zealand's South Island show their wares in London.
It was aged in 25% new French barrels for 12 months before settling and aging in tank for a further six months. Enjoy with gooey cheeses, mushroom risotto, pork chops or a myriad other dishes. 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. The online sale of counterfeit automotive parts: An analysis of how online marketplace practices allow counterfeiters to put unsafe products in American consumers' cars, and proposed solutions for minimizing the proliferation of counterfeits. From here, the duo emerged as NZ pioneers of both biodynamic practice and high-density viticulture.
When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted. Mike and Claudia Elze Weersing spent 15 years searching the world to find the perfect place to grow grapes. These are some of the most compelling and individualistic wines in all of New Zealand that have received rave critical acclaim. 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. October 2021 / Electronic (PDF). Pinot Gris plus a bit of Muscat and Gewürztraminer is left on skins for 40 days. 2020 Vin de Pays Principe d'Orange, Dom. For almost 20 years they inspired and/or challenged all those who came into their orbit. 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. "If a customer wants to verify for themselves the 2020 Lion's Tooth in their glass is the authentic product, we offer a unique guarantee. Driven to create one of the new world's great cool-climate vineyards, it took Mike and Claudia Weersing 15 years and a quixotic global journey that included a lengthy stopover in Burgundy before they found their perfect site.
Wrapping around a core of deep red fruit, the tannins are perfectly formed and it closes with powerful length, elegance and freshness. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel and the wine is then aged in steel for a further 24 - 36 months before ageing in large French oak and then smaller French oak barrels for 12 months in each. Dr. Konstantin Frank. This Pinot Noir was born in the dramatic soils and slopes of the Waikari Estate in North Canterbury and was made following biodynamic principles to allow vineyards to express themselves. In 2000, Mike & Claudia Elze Weersing applied their impressive array of knowledge in viticulture, oenology, and biodynamics to this plot of land. With Claudia by his side, they set about planting a biodynamic Garden of Eden from the ground up. Following Mike Weersing's vineyard blueprints, the new team recently planted a little Chardonnay on these soils, recognising its potential also as a great white wine terroir.