Pyramid Valley North Canterbury Chardonnay 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Pyramid Valley
Label Name:
 
North Canterbury Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
North Canterbury (Waipara)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores include 93 points — Rebecca Gibb (Vinous); 93 points — James Suckling. Praised by Bob Campbell MW, Sam Kim (Wine Orbit) and Cameron Douglas MS

Tasting Note
Golden lemon hue; bright citrus and ripe stone fruit framed by toasty brioche, hazelnut and flinty/mineral saline notes. Concentrated, textured palate with tight acidity and a long, refined finish.

Food Pairing
Roast chicken, beurre blanc seafood, creamy pasta, grilled salmon; Asian: miso-glazed black cod, tempura prawns, sushi (fatty fish), mild coconut curries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, whole-bunch pressed, natural yeast fermentation with malolactic fermentation; 12–20 months ageing on fine lees in French oak (c.20–25% new), bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Pyramid Valley — biodynamic estate founded by Mike & Claudia Weersing (est. 2000). Focus on low-yield, hand-crafted Chardonnay and Pinot; acquired by Steve Smith and Brian Sheth in 2017; Huw Kinch leads winemaking.