{"title":"North Canterbury Wine \u0026 Food Festival 2026","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2020-north-canterbury-pinot-noir","title":"2020 North Canterbury Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep crimson hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep brooding nose of plum and blue fruits with lifted floral spicy notes. Full bodied Pinot Noir with ripe rich fruits, mouth filling texture and round plush tannins giving the wine weight and power that lingers on the palate with a savoury, moreish finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/2100\/6652\/files\/2020_North_Canterbury_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1665965286\" title=\"2020 Pyramid Valley North Canterbury Pinot Noir\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ 96 Points ~\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"There’s no mistaking the sense of place with aromas of white soil and wild flowers, the varietal signature of red berries with cherry and old strawberry sitting nicely alongside  moments of plum then spice. Fine tannins and acidity salivate and coat the palate with texture and finesse while red fruits and wild flowers are at the core and mid-palate. Youthful and new, complex and varietal, a wine of place and time, complexity and charm. Best drinking from 2024 through 2034+.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Cameron Douglas, MS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Pyramid Valley","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":40454036783164,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/2100\/6652\/files\/2020PyramidValleyNorthCanterburyPinotNoirRender.png?v=1695945017"},{"product_id":"2023-north-canterbury-orange","title":"2023 North Canterbury Orange","description":"\u003cp\u003eA blend of four vineyards sustainably farmed, free of artificial chemicals or fertilisers. Primarily whole bunch fermented for 12 - 24 days in open top fermenters with a small amount of Blanc de Noir pressings added during fermentation. Aged in concrete Tulipes, clay amphora and old barrels for 6 months without SO2 before being bottled unfined and unfiltered\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlightly hazy orange hue. Lifted complex nose of spices and florals - almost campari like. An explosion of flavour hits your mouth with Christmas spices and orange rind, soft fine tannins coat the mouth leaving a savoury and moreish finish. A great match with aromatic dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/2100\/6652\/files\/2023_Pyramid_Valley_North_Canterbury_Orange.pdf?v=1707267226\" title=\"2023 Pyramid Valley North Canterbury Orange\"\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pyramid Valley","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":41044110409788,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/2100\/6652\/files\/2023PVOrange.png?v=1707267924"},{"product_id":"2023-north-canterbury-sauvignon","title":"2023 North Canterbury Sauvignon +","description":"\u003cp\u003eSourced from two vineyards in North Canterbury - the BioGro certified Good Family vineyard on Georges Road planted on Glasnevin Gravels and the Fraher vineyard planted on Omihi clay soils.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSubtle aromas of meadow flowers and lemongrass. Full, mouth-filling texture with subtle notes of lemongrass and dried herbs. Salivating acidity offering the wine length and a moreish quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/2100\/6652\/files\/2023_Pyramid_Valley_North_Canterbury_Sauvignon.pdf?v=1707267227\" title=\"2023 Pyramid Valley North Canterbury Sauvignon +\"\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Pyramid Valley","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":41044126859324,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/2100\/6652\/files\/2023PVSauv_NC.png?v=1707268307"},{"product_id":"2022-field-of-fire-chardonnay","title":"2022 Field of Fire Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWaikare, North Canterbury\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViticulture\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePlanted between 2000-2002 at 11,111 vines\/ha and a second planting in 2018, farmed biodynamically from inception. This unique, south-east facing site has varied soils, graduating from top to bottom on the slope, through primarily shallow (10-15cm) glauconitic clays over well drained limestone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCrushed and soaked for 4 hours prior to pressing. Wild ferment, in aged French oak barrels. 12 months on lees in barrel, then aged on light lees for 5 months in stainless steel prior to bottling unfined and unfiltered in September 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eGreen lemon hue. A complex nose of minerals, flint, lemons, and limes. The palate is taut yet rich, with concentrated flavors reminiscent of lime and samphire. Fine, compact phenolics frame the wine and drive a long, mineral finish. This wine always reminds me of line and length—like train tracks stretching into the distance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ 96 POINTS ~\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eExpansive, succulent white of depth and concentration with pretty lift and complexity from jasmine florals, warm straw, hazelnut and button mushroom savouriness amongst the mandarin, ginger, lime, green apple going on. The supple flow stretches luxuriously through the palate and finishes with a light, building chalky pucker. It’s such a chilled out white, but so much is going on. And \u003cb\u003egosh it drinks beautifully\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Mike Bennie, The Wine Front\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/2100\/6652\/files\/2022_Pyramid_Valley_Field_of_Fire_Chardonnay.pdf?v=1727393314\" title=\"2022 Pyramid Valley Field of Fire tasting note\"\u003eTastings Note\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/2100\/6652\/files\/Field_of_Fire_Chardonnay_2022_6dd7fd29-c056-4e21-9766-0b42c403911b.pdf?v=1729202568\"\u003eLatest Reviews\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Pyramid Valley","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":42182307610684,"sku":"GN Label","price":125.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/2100\/6652\/files\/PV_Botan_FofFire_CHD22.png?v=1726635849"},{"product_id":"2024-north-canterbury-rose","title":"2024 North Canterbury Rosé","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSustainably farmed, free of artifi­cial chemicals or fertilisers. Old-vine Pinot Noir, whole-bunch pressed, naturally fermented in seasoned oak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale Salmon hue. Fresh, mineral nose with aromas of watermelon, strawberries and brioche. Clean salivating texture with flavours of watermelon and strawberry, supported by a rich creamy mouthfeel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Pyramid Valley","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":42550341795900,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/2100\/6652\/files\/2024_PV_Rose.png?v=1739328409"},{"product_id":"2023-angel-flower-pinot-noir","title":"2023 Angel Flower Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaikari, North Canterbury\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViticulture\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePlanted between 2000-2002 at 11,111 vines\/ha and farmed biodynamically from inception. A beautiful, very steep, north-facing block. Coarse, shallow soils that enhance the aromatics; 20% clay, 3-7% active lime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCarefully hand sorted, fully destemmed and fermented with wild yeasts using infusion methods for 25 days. Settled in tank before being transferred to French wooden barrels. Elevage of 18 months, then bottled unfined and unfiltered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBright ruby hue. Expressive floral nose of rose petals, dried herbs and summer berries, gravelly savouriness, the complexity leaps out of the glass. A finely detailed palate that is mineral and savoury, and a hint of iodine, with flavours of berry compote and fresh sour cherries. A fine, grainy structure and an understated power drives the wine, resulting in a long, subtle finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCork (Diam Origine 10) and wax seal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2023 vintage also brings a change to closure, with all the Botanical Collection wines now sealed with a cork closure, Diam Origine 10. This cork guarantees freedom from cork taint, is bound together by natural beeswax compounds, and has consistent elasticity which guarantees a proper seal with each bottle. The bottle is also finished with a wax cap. This will be our closure for all following vintages, providing customers with real confidence in cellaring and honours the natural luxury idea that sits behind the Pyramid Valley brand.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ 94 POINTS ~\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe 2023 Pinot Noir Angel Flower is dense yet elegant, with the natural tension of its site restraining its fullness to maintain focus and poise. The 2023 offers an understated nose, concentrated flavors of red cherry and rhubarb and resonant woody herbs on the long, sinewy finish. Light, chalky tannins and fresh acidity meet to provide texture and pull in this soulful New Zealand Pinot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Rebecca Gibb MW, Red Wine Report\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"2023 Pyramid Valley Angel Flower tasting note\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/2100\/6652\/files\/2023_Pyramid_Valley_Angel_Flower_Pinot_Noir_5e8a8dd7-32d9-400b-af32-a42a8bf2c4a9.pdf?v=1759177361\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pyramid Valley","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":43479511171132,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/2100\/6652\/files\/PV_Botan_AngelFlower_PN23.png?v=1757303669"},{"product_id":"2023-north-canterbury-chardonnay-2","title":"2023 North Canterbury Chardonnay*","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand picked and whole bunch pressed, transferred to barrels without settling. Wild ferment in French oak 28% new, and left on lees without sulphur for 12 months prior to being racked to tank in April 2024 to spend a second winter on light lees. Bottled unfined and unfiltered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Lemon hue with a slight unfiltered haze.\u003cbr\u003eComplex aromas of lemon grass, brioche, citrus fruit and hazelnuts. On the palate it is full and rich with great old vine density, almost a chewy texture. The fresh bright saline acidity tightens up the wine to give it drive and length. Another great example of North Canterbury Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/2100\/6652\/files\/2023_Pyramid_Valley_North_Canterbury_Chardonnay.pdf?v=1747867107\" title=\"2023 Pyramid Valley North Canterbury Chardonnay tasting note\"\u003eTasting note\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Pyramid Valley","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":45542867075132,"sku":"US","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/2100\/6652\/files\/2023_Pyramid_Valley_North_Canterbury_Chardonnay_Render.png?v=1747867360"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.pyramidvalley.co.nz\/collections\/north-canterbury-wine-food-festival-2026.oembed","provider":"Pyramid Valley","version":"1.0","type":"link"}