“One of New Zealand's great vineyard sites... Stellar wines." Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion Pyramid Valley was founded by Mike and Claudia Weersing with a singular ambition: to create one of the New World’s great cool-climate vineyards. After years of searching, including an extended immersion in Burgundy, they discovered their ideal site among the limestone-rich hills of Waikari in North Canterbury—a landscape whose soils and aspect echoed the great vineyards that had inspired them. Over the following decades, they established Pyramid Valley as a benchmark for biodynamic farming and high-density viticulture, producing wines of remarkable purity, character, and connection to place. Today, under the stewardship of Steve Smith MW (previously of Craggy Range), Brian Sheth and winemaker Huw Kinch, Pyramid Valley continues to honour the Weersings’ original vision, crafting distinctive wines that reflect the unique identity of the vineyard. With an unwavering focus on soil health, biodiversity, and minimal intervention, the estate remains one of New Zealand’s most exhilarating producers. As Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (former editor-in-chief of The Wine Advocate) once said, “You may think you know New Zealand wines but I can assure you that until you have tasted Pyramid Valley, you have no idea. The results speak for themselves: astonishingly good, terroir-expressive wines that will challenge all your preconceptions.” We agree, and the wines in today's offer prove the point. The flagship Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from North Canterbury are celebrated for their precision, depth and strong sense of place. Alongside them, the Sauvignon+ offers a compelling take on New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, with wild fermentation, skin contact and old oak bringing texture, savoury complexity and impressive length. Order now via the links below.