2022 Angel Flower Pinot Noir, Pyramid Valley
North Canterbury, New Zealand
Light garnet in the glass, delicate yet deep. The nose unfurls slowly, rose petals, wild thyme and a flicker of spice, all wrapped around a core of red cherry and crushed raspberry. The palate is weightless but purposeful, its silken texture carrying layers of red fruit, dried herbs and a whisper of mineral acidity. Fine, chalky tannins glide beneath the surface, giving shape to its perfume and poise. The finish lingers long, floral and savoury, like the echo of a summer meadow at dusk. Understated power, quiet beauty, this is Pinot Noir that speaks in poetry, not prose.
For when: the evening slows and the first candle flickers.
Pairs with: wild mushroom risotto, roast duck, or truffle pecorino.
Born from the dramatic limestone and clay slopes of North Canterbury’s Waikari estate, Pyramid Valley’s Angel Flower represents the pinnacle of their “Botanicals” collection. Each wine bears the name of the meadow plant most prominent in its vineyard block, a nod to the natural balance and biodiversity that define the site. Originally founded by Mike and Claudia Weersing in 2000 after a 15-year global search for the perfect terroir, Pyramid Valley has become synonymous with soulful, expressive winemaking. Under the stewardship of Steve Smith, Brian Sheth, and winemaker Huw Kinch, the legacy continues, wines that breathe of their place, alive with texture, purity, and spirit.
Whats in the bottle
 Pinot Noir 100%
Notable Awards
 94/100 - Wine Enthusiast
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The wines of Pyramid Valley are born in the dramatic limestone and clay-derived soils and slopes of the estate farm in Waikari, North Canterbury. A unique high-altitude site that is home to some of the most profound Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines in the world. Mike and Claudia Elze Weersing spent 15 years searching the world to find this perfect place, which they finally purchased in 2000. Together, Mike and Claudia created remarkable wines for close to 20 years that have been recognised the world over. Fast-forward to 2017, when good friends Brian Sheth and Steve Smith realised their long-held vision of realising a wine dream together – to craft impeccable wines and inspiring experiences they could share – by purchasing Pyramid Valley. In 2018, Estate Manager and Winemaker Huw Kinch took on the role of guiding the new chapter at Pyramid Valley. The wines are produced from the original vineyards in North Canterbury as well as in Central Otago from the Pyramid Valley Mānatu vineyard, named after the ribbonwood (mānatu) tree. The launch of the 2022 Botanicals collection represents the pinnacle of their achievements at Pyramid Valley. Each wine is named after the common colloquial name of the meadow plant dominant in its respective vineyard block, and since their release in 2006, they have created a new dimension for fine New Zealand wine, illustrating the incredible impact of this remarkable vineyard on the sense of wine. They are wines that truly breathe of their place.
Carefully hand sorted, fully destemmed and fermented with wild yeasts using infusion
methods for 21-27 days. Settled in tank before being transferred to French wooden
barrels. Elevage of 18 months, then bottled unfined and unfiltered
Country	
New Zealand
Producer	
Pyramid Valley
Region	
South Island
Grape	
Pinot Noir
Size	
750ml
Sub-Region	
North Canterbury
Types	
Red Wine
Vintage	
2022
2022 Angel Flower Pinot Noir, Pyramid Valley
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