Pyramid Valley North Canterbury Orange 2022
New Zealand, Waipara Valley
Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer, Muscat
Description
Slightly hazy orange hue. Lifted complex nose of spices and florals - almost campari like. An explosion of flavour hits your mouth with Christmas spices and orange rind, soft fine tannins coat the mouth leaving a savoury and moreish finish.
Certifications
Low/no sulfur
Natural wine
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
4.4 g/l acidity
3.8 pH
Vineyard
From a biodynamically farmed vineyard with soils composed of clays and gravels.
Vinification
Hand harvested with grapes left as whole bunches. Fermentation was in amphora and stainless steel. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Was malolactic fermentation used: notSelected
Was high-solid fermentation used: notSelected
Maturation
Aged in clay amphora and old barrels for 6 months.
Bottling
Closure: Screw top