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Raymond Chan Wi19 points
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James Suckling96 points
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Michael Cooper4.5 points
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Bob Campbell MW93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Pyramid Valley Vineyards
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Pyramid Valley Angel Flower Pinot Noir 2015"Very elegant and tightly bound with refined and ethereal aromas of red cherry..."$160.00 -
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Mike Bennie94 points
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James Suckling95 points
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Huon Hooke90 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Pyramid Valley Vineyards
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 11.6% Alcohol
Pyramid Valley Angel Flower Pinot Noir 2019"Biodynamic. Angel Flower is a cooler, more exposed block than Earth Smoke. Th..."$125.00 -
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Wine Enthusiast96 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Pyramid Valley Vineyards
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 11.6% Alcohol
Pyramid Valley Earth Smoke Pinot Noir 2016""Planted between 2000-2002 at high density of 11,111 vines/ha and farmed bio-..."$155.00 -
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Huon Hooke95 points
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James Suckling95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Pyramid Valley Vineyards
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Pyramid Valley Earth Smoke Pinot Noir 2019"Biodynamic. Both of Pyramid Valley’s Pinot Noir vineyards are densely planted..."$145.00 -
Pinot Noir is a red grape that is one of the most challenging to grow in any part of the world. Due to its thin skin and tight bunches, it is susceptible to both mould and disease. However, when it is successful, it produces some of the most amazing wines in the world. Although its home is Burgundy, it has emerged as a popular variety in Australia. Representing only 1% of grapes crushed, it has built a high profile with a number of world-class, distinctly Australian wines being produced. The greatest examples coming from the cool climates of the Adelaide Hills, Tasmania, Mornington Peninsula, Geelong and the Yarra Valley.
Pinot Noir performs well on the deepish limestone based subsoils that are found on Burgundy's Côte d'Or. However, yields need to be kept in check. Pinot Noir's concentration and varietal characters disappear rapidly if yields are excessive. Some of the best and most expensive wines in the world are still found in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir also plays a key role in Champagne, being blended with Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. In the US, Oregon and Washington state are producing outstanding wines. In New Zealand, great Pinot Noirs are crafted in Martinborough and in Central Otago, New Zealand's only true continental climate.
The thin skins of Pinot Noir mean the wines are lighter in colour, body and tannins. However, the best wines have grippy tannins, fragrance and an intensity of fruit seldom found in wine from other grapes. Young Pinot Noir can smell almost sweet, but as it matures, the best wines develop a sensuous, silky mouthfeel with the fruit flavours deepening and gamey nuances emerging.