Want rich and powerful Riesling? Here it is. Dense, a touch of residual sugar sweetness and a touch of botrytis...this is serious stuff. Reminds us of some of the examples of full throttle German Riesling. The main flavours are pear, lemon, chamomile, honey, herbs and hay. Delicious, but not a 'standard' bottle Riesling drinker. Embrace the difference.

Pyramid Valley is a special site in the North Canterbury region on the south island of New Zealand. Planted in 2000 by Claudia and Mike Weersing, it became a touchstone for biodynamic viticulture and sensitive winemaking in New Zealand. The home vineyards consisted of 4 blocks that formed the heart of the wine production, supplemented by organic and biodynamic vineyards from around the country. Each wine was unique, and bore the stamp of delicacy, power and complexity. German-born and America-raised Claudia was a committed biodynamicist and the guiding spirit on the land in the early years of Pyramid Valley. Mike studied oenology and viticulture in Burgundy and worked in vineyards and cellars across Europe, honing his precise vision and practice for spectacular winemaking. Together they created remarkable wines for close to 20 years that have been recognised the world over. Sadly in 2018 they sold the property to other interests and whilst the wines of Pyramid Valley do continue, they will not be born from Mike and Claudia's hands. Want rich and powerful Riesling? Here it is. Dense, a touch of residual sugar sweetness and a touch of botrytis...this is serious stuff. Reminds us of some of the examples of full throttle German Riesling. The main flavours are pear, lemon, chamomile, honey, herbs and hay. Delicious, but not a 'standard' bottle Riesling drinker. Embrace the difference.