Pyramid Valley North Canterbury Sauvignon + 2023 rising vibrant fruit aromas

vibrant fruit aromas

Without any variety dominating

Average yields for Pinot Noir are 30 hl/ha

it is a blend of Pinot Noir (45%)

Sourced exclusively from the 17 hectares of un-irrigated bush vines planted in 1946

Pyramid Valley North Canterbury Sauvignon + 2023 rising vibrant fruit aromasThe best release yet under this label, the 23 is 100% Sauvignon sourced from two vineyards in North Canterbury: the BioGro certified Good Family Vineyard planted on Glasnevin Gravels, and the Fraher Vineyard planted on Omihi clay soils. Fruit from both sites is pressed as bunches before the juice ferments in tulip shaped concrete vats and a few old barrels. This year, 8% skin fermentation and malolactic conversion naturally balance the Sauvignons