{"product_id":"pyramid-valley-north-canterbury-chardonnay","title":"Pyramid Valley North Canterbury Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePyramid Valley North Canterbury Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e is a deep, savoury Chardonnay with plenty of richness, but no shortage of energy. Nectarine, citrus and lemongrass meet brioche, hazelnut and subtle barrel spice, with an almost chewy old-vine texture pulled into line by bright, saline acidity. It is part of Pyramid Valley’s regional range, made to capture North Canterbury with the same natural-ferment, low-intervention thinking found in the estate’s more rarefied single-vineyard wines. Layered, concentrated and already beautifully expressive, though there is enough structure here to suggest patience will be well rewarded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from old-vine Mendoza Chardonnay grown on Omihi clay soils, with the vineyard dry-farmed without synthetic chemicals or fertilisers. The fruit is hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed before wild fermentation in French oak and extended maturation on lees. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, it shows lemongrass, citrus, brioche and hazelnut across a full, richly textured palate, tightened by fresh saline acidity and a long, driven finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, 96\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Immensely complex and inviting, the bouquet showcases nectarine, lemon peel, subtle vanilla, hazelnut, and savoury pastry aromas.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 95\/100 \u0026amp; Outstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Youthful, varietal, waves of intensity showing ripe stone fruits then barrel spices, plenty of lees action then grapefruit, peach and red apple.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen Wong MW, The Real Review, 93\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Musky, spicy nose with ripe apricot and citrus, this immediately complex and approachable wine delivers delicious nutty richness and soft, almost creamy fruit.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53214576640367,"sku":"100942","price":287.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/PyramidValleyNorthCanterburyChardonnay.jpg?v=1784605828","url":"https:\/\/stolencellar.co.nz\/products\/pyramid-valley-north-canterbury-chardonnay","provider":"Stolen Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}