2013 Pyramid Valley Angel Flower Pinot Noir

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Winery
Pyramid Valley
Vintage
2016
Grape Variety
Pinot Noir
Region
  • Central Otago
Alcohol (%)
12.5
Purchase Price ($)
130
Wine Rating
96
Closure
Screwcap
Source
Tasting
I get what the fuss is about, i have heard about the virtues of Pyramid Valley for a few years, but hadn't had the opportunity to try. This is a monumentally complex and enjoyable Pinot Noir and is amongst the most complete and compelling i have tried from New Zealand.

The wines colour speaks volumes of the winemaking and viticulture approach, it's cloud and slightly browning toward the rim, usually not a great sign but when you put your nose to the glass there is such a complex and far fetching array of aromas you realise that the cloudy hue is just part of the charm. The nose gives something more every time you take a look, there is floral spice, dark cherry and rhubarb, bracken and earth all in different levels of concentration and focus.

The palate has a silkiness to it with super fine tannin meshing with a lithe line of acidity, layers of baking spice weave their way in and out of red cherry and smokey rhubarb fruit. There is a pine forrest and earthen aspect that lingers to finish.

It's not cheap, but its impressive !