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Pyramid Valley Marlborough Weaver Sauvignon Blanc 2021

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Pyramid Valley Marlborough Weaver Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Producer Pyramid Valley
Region, Country Marlborough, New Zealand
Bottle Size 750ml
Case Size 6
Product Code 22961-750

Our first allocation of this limited single-vineyard release, which sits alongside the Springs Chardonnay and Korimako Pinot Noir. The fruit is harvested by hand from Sam and Mandy Weaver’s certified organic, biodynamically farmed Churton vineyard. It sits on a hillside 200 metres above sea level between the Waihopai and Omaka Valleys. Pyramid Valley selected a parcel from the northeast-facing slope on loess above a clay subsoil. 

The grapes were picked on 30th March and sorted and pressed as whole bunches into a wooden egg. The wine was fermented with indigenous yeasts and left on lees for 12 months. It was bottled without fining or filtration. Huw Kinch explains they chose this vineyard for the Sauvignon as it shows the heights to which Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc can reach. The palate sings with the lovely intensity of ripe fruit, with beautiful textures sculpted by mouth-watering energy and chalky drive. Expect the unexpected. It should age gracefully over the next five to 10 years.

Pyramid Valley Marlborough Weaver Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Reviews

“Potent and powerful expression, scents of sandalwood, preserved lemon, cardamom pods, wet fern. The palate more of the same, intense and focussed, struck with loads of flinty mineral character and a lick of pleasing, hazelnut and woody spice. Very elegant, feels serious, reminds me of great Bordeaux blancs in a way, and yet distinctly itself. Very persistent in its flavours too, and fresh in its finish, long down the trail. Should cellar well too. This is very special. And dammit, delicious.”
95 points, Mike Bennie, The Wine Front
“Light-mid yellow colour, bright and clear, the bouquet nutty and complex, possibly barrel-work tinged, with notes of spices mixing it up with the herbal and lemon/citrus fruit flavours, while the palate is generously fruity with a tickle of sweetness and a nicely balanced, clean finish that rolls on long. More of a fumé style, and very good indeed.”
95 points, Huon Hooke, The Real Review

Reviews

“Potent and powerful expression, scents of sandalwood, preserved lemon, cardamom pods, wet fern. The palate more of the same, intense and focussed, struck with loads of flinty mineral character and a lick of pleasing, hazelnut and woody spice. Very elegant, feels serious, reminds me of great Bordeaux blancs in a way, and yet distinctly itself. Very persistent in its flavours too, and fresh in its finish, long down the trail. Should cellar well too. This is very special. And dammit, delicious.”
95 points, Mike Bennie, The Wine Front
“Light-mid yellow colour, bright and clear, the bouquet nutty and complex, possibly barrel-work tinged, with notes of spices mixing it up with the herbal and lemon/citrus fruit flavours, while the palate is generously fruity with a tickle of sweetness and a nicely balanced, clean finish that rolls on long. More of a fumé style, and very good indeed.”
95 points, Huon Hooke, The Real Review

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