Stephen Tanzer in the International Wine Cellar, September 2009:

2007 Angel Flower Pinot Noir: "Good deep, bright red. Captivating nose offers raspberry, rose petal, smoky earth and flinty minerality. Densely packed and quite complex, in a less fruit-driven style than the Riverbrook, but downright sexy. A broader and more saline wine, with the energy and definition that comes from limestone. Savory, broad and tactile, with palate-saturating persistence. Fascinating soil-driven pinot, especially recommended for fans of biodynamic wine." 93 points

Bob Campbell, on BobsWineReviews.com:

2008 Calvert Pinot Noir: "One of a trio of wines made from an equal share from one vineyard by three producers; Felton Road, Craggy Range and Pyramid Valley. They are all excellent wines in remarkably different styles. This seems earthier and slightly more rustic than the others (I have yet to taste them together) although it has similar dark cherry and spice flavours. Sweet and silken fruit with a lengthy finish." 93 points

John Hawkesby, in The Weekend Herald, January 2010:

2007 Howell Family Cabernet Franc: "Hawkes Bay grapes off aged vines. Usual Weersing style - unfiltered, unfined. Gutsy, forward fruit style with piercing spice and lovely floral nose. Great length."

Matthew Jukes in Decanter, November 2009:

2007 Calvert Pinot Noir: "There is more drama in this wine than a caseful of Vosne-Romanee, because the tempo and passion is there to witness in every molecule of its being. This interpretation of Calvert is sensational and moving: it pulls you into its vortex and leaves you ravaged and panting for more when it's gone." 18.5 points

S. Irene Virbila in the Los Angeles Times, October 7, 2009, Wine of the Week:

2007 Calvert Pinot Noir: "Pinot Noir can be tricky in New Zealand. One sip of the 2007 Pyramid Valley Calvert Vineyard Pinot from the Central Otago region, though, and I was convinced. What a terrific Pinot! It has everything going for it: deep-flavoured fruit that tastes of dark cherries and earth; a good structure and velvety tannins; and that quality hardest to find, character. You would be hard-pressed to find a Burgundy this good at this price. Save a bottle for a special occasion. Serve it with wild mushrooms, game birds, braised meats and gratins. Keep an eye out for Pyramid Valley's Eaton Family Pinot Noir as well."

Anthony Rose in The Independent, October 2009:

2007 Eaton Family Pinot Noir: "Pyramid Valley is a tiny winery in New Zealand making excellent pinot noir, and its 2007 Eaton Vineyard Pinot Noir, is a model of intensely flavoured mulberry and loganberry-filled fruit."

John Bonne in The San Francisco Chronicle, December 26, "2008's Most Memorable Wines":

2006 Hille Vineyard Semillon: "Mike Weersing's project is turning out some of the most characterful wines in New Zealand, but even for the staunchly geeky, this Semillon is more an erudite pleasure than anything. But its herbal, mysterious profile was so compelling that I ran out to buy a bunch."

Stephen Tanzer in the International Wine Cellar, September 2008:

2007 Eaton Family Pinot Noir: "Good full red. Sappy aromas of red cherry, strawberry, blood orange, graphite and spices. Densely packed and sweet, with an urgent, sappy quality to the lush red fruit and licorice flavours. A fairly full and pliant style with excellent stuffing. Finishes with suave tannins and excellent length." 91 points

2007 Hille Semillon: "Slightly hazy appearance (this is bottled without fining or filtration). Candied yellow fruits, light herbs and spices on the scented nose. Intensely flavored and spicy on the palate, with a note of marzipan adding complexity to the fleshy candied fruit and spiced pear flavors. Very sappy and aromatic on the long, vibrant finish, with a sexy oak component providing further interest. This Semillon-based wine does not belong in this article, but it was too intriguing to leave out." 90 points

Joelle Thomson in MiNDFOOD, September 2008:

2007 Pyramid Valley Calvert Pinot Noir: "Extremely good, extremely limited and 100 per cent biodynamic, this Central Otago pinot noir is fresh on the market. It's a baby in the bottle with feisty young flavours, tight southern fruity appeal and approachability all on its side. Winemaker Mike Weersing is based in North Canterbury, but he is one of three sourcing grapes from this biodynamic vineyard, which is managed by Felton Road winemaker Blair Walter. If you're a pinot noir fan, this is a must splurge."

2007 Pyramid Valley Eaton Family Pinot Noir: "If you were given a glass of this wine with its identity concealed, you might know it was made from pinot noir but you probably wouldn't necessarily join the dots that it was Kiwi-grown and made. The beautiful soft feel of this wine in the mouth, its spicy aromas and earthy flavours made me think of Burgundy in the first sip. That said, its upfront fruit appeal definitely betrays its New Zealand origins, in a beautiful drink-soon style."

2007 Pyramid Valley Riverbrook Vineyard Marlborough Riesling: "The perfect Riesling is hard to find purely because there are so many good ones, a growing number of which are now made in North Canterbury, New Zealand - like this fantastic wine. Made by Riesling fanatic, Mike Weersing, who sources grapes from Marlborough for this particular wine, it is a rich, ripe style that's held in check with beautiful spicy, floral aromatics. Small quantities were made so order directly from the website or from extremely savvy (excuse the pun) wine stores, such as Kemp Fine Wines in Auckland."

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