The Calvert vineyard is shared between three of NZ's leading Pinot Noir producers: Pyramid Valley, Craggy Range and Felton Rd. The vineyard is farmed Biodynamically (by Felton Rd) and each partner gets an equal split of the fruit to craft the way they wish. Pyramid Valley's philosophy is based around as little intervention …
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New Zealand Herald wine editor Jo Burzynska's guide to the 2013 not-to-be-missed bottles on the market. Pyramid Valley Angel Flower Pinot Noir 2010 - $ 104.50: It took Mike Weersing years to find the perfect place to plant his home vineyard and now the fruits of his very special site in North Canterbury's Pyramid Valley are really starting to thrill. Farmed biodynamically, the estate spans two limestone-rich slopes, and the Angel Flower hails from its north-facing incline.
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…floral-type scents that resonated in my memory. The wine, tasted in a small blind line-up, turned out to be Pyramid Valley Vineyards' 2010 Angel Flower Pinot Noir. It was grown and made by Mike and Claudia Weersing on their biodynamically farmed property in North Canterbury, on New Zealand's South Island. This wine was tasted in a half blind line-up as part of that year's Mornington Peninsula International Pinot Noir Celebration, reports the Financial Review…
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…giants of NZ Pinot Noir. (Craggy Range, Felton Road and Pyramid Valley) All farmed Biodynamically. This is the warmest region PV work with and it is reflected in this wines powerful fruit core of Blackberries and dark cherry. Rich and unctuous on the palate, yet retaining freshness and drive. Some dark earthiness and ripe silky tannin. Probably the best cross-over wine for California Pinot drinkers interested in trying Pyramid Valleys offerings.
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…with that cloudy cherry colour like the Pinot from Bass Phillip and Pyramid Valley. The nose is earth driven with black cherry and stalks supporting. The palate is restrained with some sour cherry and more stalk character, with decent length and acidity. Still youthful, I think it will improve over the next 5 years. 90/100
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…intense refresher. Wines were served blind. Notable omissions are of course the local luminaries in Pyramid Valley and Bell Hill winery.
Overall, the quality was high with leading examples of aromatic whites and pinot noir showing best form. Chardonnay continues to be a work in progress with wines of greater finesse on the slow march. Pinot Noir is looking smashing - I found wines of great intensity, minerality, slender profiles and savoury notes. With riesling, pinot noir works …
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…it was time for what I thought would be the main event, cracking open these two pinot noirs from Pyramid Valley Vineyards . These pinot noirs, called " Earth Smoke" and " Angel Flower" are from adjacent vineyards, one of which faces north - the other facing east. I was curious to see the differences. These were both from the 2008 vintage, so they may have been a little young. Still, I thought it would be tasty. We decided to pair them up with grilled beef medallions …
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2007 Pyramid Valley Vineyards Growers Collection Calvert Vineyard Pinot Noir ( Central Otago, New Zealand) : Medium ruby red. Barnyard, earth, dark cherry, and raspberry aromas lead to flavors of red fruit, plum, and earth. Light to medium-bodied with soft tannins and a medium finish. A bit thin and plain.
Quality: 3 stars (out of 5)
QPR: 1 bang for your buck (out of 5)
Where to buy: Available from various retailers, $ 43
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Pyramid Valley Vineyards is Mike and Claudia Weersing's meticulous, ‘real' wine project. A labour of love, precision, understanding and an overarching respect for nature,
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