Pyramid Valley North Canterbury ''sauvignon +'' 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Pyramid Valley
Label Name:
 
North Canterbury ''sauvignon +''
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
North Canterbury (Waipara)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable reviews: Vinous 92; Wine Orbit (Sam Kim) 94; James Suckling ~90

Tasting Note
Subtle meadow‑flower and lemongrass aromas. Golden‑lemon hue, full mouth‑filling texture with dried herbs, gentle phenolic grip, salivating acidity and a moreish, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, ceviche, grilled white fish, roast chicken, goat cheese salad. Asian: sushi/sashimi, miso‑glazed fish, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai herb salads, light green curry.

Production Method
Whole‑bunch pressed, wild‑yeast fermentation in concrete Tulipes and old barrels; ~8% skin fermentation, full malolactic conversion, aged on lees ~6 months; minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Biodynamic North Canterbury producer established by Mike and Claudia Weersing (2000). Owned by Steve Smith MW and Brian Sheth; Huw Kinch is winemaker. Focus on biodynamic, low‑intervention viticulture.