Pyramid Valley Angel Flower Pinot Noir 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pyramid Valley
Label Name:
 
Angel Flower Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Waikari, North Canterbury
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Critically acclaimed — multiple 95–96 point reviews (e. g. , Mike Bennie/The Wine Front 96; Dave Brookes/Halliday 96; Emma Jenkins/Decanter 96)

Tasting Note
Light garnet. Perfumed with rose petals, dried herbs and crushed red fruits; silky texture, fine chalky tannins, mineral acidity and a long, savory finish (cherry, truffle, black tea).

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, herb‑crusted lamb, grilled salmon. Asian: miso‑glazed salmon, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), shiitake and tofu dishes.

Production Method
Biodynamically farmed; hand‑picked, fully destemmed, wild‑yeast infusion fermentation (21–27 days), 18 months élevage in French oak; bottled unfined/unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Pyramid Valley, founded by Mike & Claudia Weersing; high‑density vines planted 2000–2002 on a steep, limestone‑clay 0.7ha block farmed biodynamically.