The 2023 Pyramid Valley North Canterbury Orange is a shining example of the region's terroir. The wine has a vibrant golden hue, glistening in the glass like a ray of sunshine. On the nose, aromas of ripe apricot, honeydew melon, and jasmine fill the air, evoking a sense of summer in the vineyards. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with a luscious texture, bursting with flavors of juicy peach, tangy orange, and a hint of spice. The smooth and balanced acidity adds a refreshing crispness to the wine, making it a perfect companion for a warm afternoon. This vintage is a true testament to the mastery of Pyramid Valley Wines, showcasing the best of North Canterbury in every sip. Enjoy now or cellar for future enjoyment.
Critic Reviews
93 POINTS
James Suckling
I love the tangerines, cloves, nutmeg, flint, rose petals and smoke. Medium-bodied with lovely density and hints of fine tannins. This is a sophisticated and polished orange wine.
93 POINTS
Cameron Douglas MS - Decanter
Made with Pinot Gris and displaying a natural orange hue in appearance, the aromas and flavours are appealing and fresh, with citrus peel and grapefruit pith, then a touch of saffron and honey. There's a floral layer alongside exotic fruit suggestions, plus sour honey and beeswax. Youthful and dry as the wine touches the chalky palate, which is taut and whose flavours reflect the bouquet and finishes with a gently phenolic texture. Don't let the term ‘orange wine’ make you turn away – when a good one such as this comes along, you’ll be inspired and intrigued.
91 POINTS
Christina Pickard - Wine Enthusiast
This smells just as it looks: like sun-ripening tangerines. There's a wild mineral edge, but overall, it hits high on the charm meter. The influence of the skins is intense in the mouth, adding a big dollop of grippy tannins, but there's enough fruit weight to prop it up. Drink just slightly chilled with crumbly cheese or any savory dish with walnuts or truffles.
90 POINTS
Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous
The 2023 Orange North Canterbury is a weird and wonderful skin-contact wine blending Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. It's dry, lightly tannic and while there's pear fruit, it is an array of wild herbs and spices like you’d meet in a Negroni that are to the fore. Well-made and intriguing, a range of attractive flavors will suit those who like an element of bitterness in their glass.
Christina Pickard - Wine Enthusiast
This tangerine-hued orange wine is an homage to the former owners of this beloved boutique estate in North Canterbury, the Weersings, who were champions of lo-fi, pre-industrial winemaking techniques. There's heady aromas of candied stone fruit and spice, with something wilder that's hard to pinpoint. Tannins are a little chunky and raspy amidst the creamy texture, and veer a touch bitter at the finish. Drink closer to room temperature alongside duck with apricots or a similar light red wine-friendly dish.
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Tasting Notes
The 2023 Pyramid Valley North Canterbury Orange is a shining example of the region's terroir. The wine has a vibrant golden hue, glistening in the glass like a ray of sunshine. On the nose, aromas of ripe apricot, honeydew melon, and jasmine fill the air, evoking a sense of summer in the vineyards. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with a luscious texture, bursting with flavors of juicy peach, tangy orange, and a hint of spice. The smooth and balanced acidity adds a refreshing crispness to the wine, making it a perfect companion for a warm afternoon. This vintage is a true testament to the mastery of Pyramid Valley Wines, showcasing the best of North Canterbury in every sip. Enjoy now or cellar for future enjoyment.
