Pyramid Valley Chardonnay
2018 Vintage
Cellars: £28.50
Enjoy in the restaurant: £36.00
Bin no.: 1500 
Slightly hazy appearance with a golden lemon hue. Attractive nose with Nashi pear and citrus fruits, with an underlying savoury complexity. The palate is vibrant with tension and length, showing a nice mixture of bright fruit and savoury elements that North Canterbury is renowned for.
Food Recommendation:
Aperitifs, -
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough – South Island
Producer: Pyramid Valley Vineyards
Vintage: 2018
Colour: White
Grape Varieties: 100% Chardonnay
Status: Still,
Sustainable environmental management
Organic and Biodynamic
certified by Demeter.
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
No dairy products or eggs used during production
Allergens: contains sulphites
Dry/Sweet: 1 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
abv: 13.5%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Pyramid Valley is one of New Zealand's great wine estates where altitude, limestone, slope, rock and rich soils meet to produce profound Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The story began at the turn of the 21st century when Mike and Claudia Weersing established the site and set about creating the vineyards over almost the next two decades.
2017 marked the next step in Pyramid Valley’s history when the Weersings decided to sell to Steve Smith MW (perhaps best known for establishing Craggy Range) and his business partner and wildlife conservationist Brian Sheth. Steve and Brian are building on the work done by the Weersings to fulfil the full potential of the site. In 2018 they purchased a second vineyard in Lowburn, Central Otago called Manata Estate, an established vineyard that has produced exceptional Pinot Noir since 2002.
Staying true to the estate’s founding principles, both sites are managed following the principals of biodynamic viticulture and the winemaking follows natural processes with the use of indigenous yeast, no additives, natural fining and little, if any, filtration.
Vineyards
North Canterbury
North Canterbury is located on the South Island of New Zealand close to Christchurch city. The region has a cool, dry climate with lots of sun and a long growing season. The Southern Alps to the west ensure low rainfall and long, dry autumns along with a high diurnal range help to create concentrated and expressive wines – particularly from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Central Otago
Central Otago is also located on New Zealand’s South Island, it is marked by its distinctive terrain and mountains which provide one the world’s most southerly wine regions. The climate can be extreme with short hot summers and sometimes brutal winters, with relatively low humidity throughout.
Waikari Estate, North Canterbury
Waikari is a unique site where rich, rocky, limestone and clay derived soils sit on high-
Manata Estate, Central Otago
Manata Estate is blessed with some of the oldest vines in Central Otago, where more than 150 years of sensitive human cultivation, market gardening and irrigation has created soils of rare distinction – high in natural humus and organic matter. The vineyard has produced exceptional Pinot Noir since 2002 and is Pyramid Valley’s Central Otago home.
Both sites are manged using Biodynamic principals and the results have been noteworthy. By using biodynamic composts and preparations the quality of the soils has improved dramatically over the years. Difficult weeds disappeared and were replaced by new, soft and beneficial weeds. Through biodynamic philosophies the plants and environment follow their innate rhythms and can flourish naturally. For more information visit our page on Sustainability, Organics and Biodynamics.
Winemaking
In the cellar, winemaking follows natural principles with the use of indigenous yeasts, natural fining and minimal, if any, filtration. With the aim to guide our wines from the earth to the bottle, Pyramid Valley produce wines that truly breathe of their place.
Appellation Collection
The Appellation Collection represents our Pyramid Valley view of the three great South Island appellations of New Zealand, North Canterbury, Central Otago and Marlborough.
The home of our founders and Waikari Estate is North Canterbury, a province steeped in the history of firstly agriculture, and more recently viticulture. We love the rawness and genuine coolness of the place, the slopes, the limestone and rocks, the bristling Canterbury sunshine, the mountain backdrop and rugged Canterbury coastline, and now more than ever the passion of the local winemakers and growers to really push the boundaries. Our Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc of North Canterbury truly reflect this terroir. Central Otago for us speaks of Lowburn and Pinot Noir. From these ancient unique soils of our Manata Estate come Pinot Noir’s of grace, presence and persistence. Our Marlborough story is one of a special small biodynamic Sauvignon Blanc vineyard above the Waihopai and Tyntesfield Valley’s. A truly remarkable expression.
These wines wear an original piece of Patricia Curtin botanical art of a Vitis vinifera grapevine, keeping a strong link to the nature inspired stories of Pyramid Valley.
We are Natural M.A.D.E.
There’s a special way of thinking that runs through our family of wines. It starts with the belief that nature is in charge. We allow our vineyards to express their soils and place through natural, sustainable viticulture. Our vineyards are tended according to the principle of biodynamics, working with the energy of the cosmos and feeding the soils and ecosystem of the site to let nature work her wonders. Where possible we use the natural ecosystem of the vineyard and winery to ferment our wines and any intervention is kept to a minimum. This results in a wine that tastes like nothing else on this planet. Natural is also about us, these wines reflect us as people, how we live within our place and the natural forces that shape our approach. Wines, after all, are made
by people. This is why M.A.D.E is the fire in our belly. We craft experiences built on Modern, Art, Design and Escape. It’s how we share our love for the pleasure, culture and craft of wine.
Vinification:
Back in 2017, Steve Smith and Brian Sheth were honoured to take on the legacy of Pyramid Valley and craft their own family of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines.
This Chardonnay was born in the dramatic soils and slopes of the Waikari Estate in North Canterbury and was made following biodynamic principles to allow vineyards to express themselves.
Harvested by hand and machine
The soil is a composition of clay and gravel.
Whole-
The wine was bottled after undergoing a light filtration
Pyramid Valley Canterbury
Pinot Noir 2018 Vintage
Cellars: £35.00
Enjoy in the restaurant: £42.50
Bin no.: 1501 
Bright appearance with a ruby red hue.
Lifted floral nose with raspberry and cherry aromas, with an abundance of savoury/earthy complexity. The palate is vibrant with tension and length, showing a nice mixture of bright fruit/herbal elements and a savoury structure that North Canterbury is renowned for.
Food Recommendation:
Roast and Grilled Meats
Country: New Zealand
Region: Pyramid Valley Vineyards
Producer: Pyramid Valley Vineyards
Vintage: 2018
Colour: Red
Grape Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir
Status: Still,
Sustainable environmental management
Organic and Biodynamic
certified by Demeter.
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
No dairy products or eggs used during production
Allergens: contains sulphites
Body Value: D (A is light, E is full bodied)
abv: 13.5%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Pyramid Valley is one of New Zealand's great wine estates where altitude, limestone, slope, rock and rich soils meet to produce profound Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The story began at the turn of the 21st century when Mike and Claudia Weersing established the site and set about creating the vineyards over almost the next two decades.
2017 marked the next step in Pyramid Valley’s history when the Weersings decided to sell to Steve Smith MW (perhaps best known for establishing Craggy Range) and his business partner and wildlife conservationist Brian Sheth. Steve and Brian are building on the work done by the Weersings to fulfil the full potential of the site. In 2018 they purchased a second vineyard in Lowburn, Central Otago called Manata Estate, an established vineyard that has produced exceptional Pinot Noir since 2002.
Staying true to the estate’s founding principles, both sites are managed following the principals of biodynamic viticulture and the winemaking follows natural processes with the use of indigenous yeast, no additives, natural fining and little, if any, filtration.
Vineyards
North Canterbury
North Canterbury is located on the South Island of New Zealand close to Christchurch city. The region has a cool, dry climate with lots of sun and a long growing season. The Southern Alps to the west ensure low rainfall and long, dry autumns along with a high diurnal range help to create concentrated and expressive wines – particularly from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Central Otago
Central Otago is also located on New Zealand’s South Island, it is marked by its distinctive terrain and mountains which provide one the world’s most southerly wine regions. The climate can be extreme with short hot summers and sometimes brutal winters, with relatively low humidity throughout.
Waikari Estate, North Canterbury
Waikari is a unique site where rich, rocky, limestone and clay derived soils sit on high-
Manata Estate, Central Otago
Manata Estate is blessed with some of the oldest vines in Central Otago, where more than 150 years of sensitive human cultivation, market gardening and irrigation has created soils of rare distinction – high in natural humus and organic matter. The vineyard has produced exceptional Pinot Noir since 2002 and is Pyramid Valley’s Central Otago home.
Both sites are manged using Biodynamic principals and the results have been noteworthy. By using biodynamic composts and preparations the quality of the soils has improved dramatically over the years. Difficult weeds disappeared and were replaced by new, soft and beneficial weeds. Through biodynamic philosophies the plants and environment follow their innate rhythms and can flourish naturally. For more information visit our page on Sustainability, Organics and Biodynamics.
Winemaking
In the cellar, winemaking follows natural principles with the use of indigenous yeasts, natural fining and minimal, if any, filtration. With the aim to guide our wines from the earth to the bottle, Pyramid Valley produce wines that truly breathe of their place.
Appellation Collection
The Appellation Collection represents our Pyramid Valley view of the three great South Island appellations of New Zealand, North Canterbury, Central Otago and Marlborough.
The home of our founders and Waikari Estate is North Canterbury, a province steeped in the history of firstly agriculture, and more recently viticulture. We love the rawness and genuine coolness of the place, the slopes, the limestone and rocks, the bristling Canterbury sunshine, the mountain backdrop and rugged Canterbury coastline, and now more than ever the passion of the local winemakers and growers to really push the boundaries. Our Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc of North Canterbury truly reflect this terroir. Central Otago for us speaks of Lowburn and Pinot Noir. From these ancient unique soils of our Manata Estate come Pinot Noir’s of grace, presence and persistence. Our Marlborough story is one of a special small biodynamic Sauvignon Blanc vineyard above the Waihopai and Tyntesfield Valley’s. A truly remarkable expression.
These wines wear an original piece of Patricia Curtin botanical art of a Vitis vinifera grapevine, keeping a strong link to the nature inspired stories of Pyramid Valley.
We are Natural M.A.D.E.
There’s a special way of thinking that runs through our family of wines. It starts with the belief that nature is in charge. We allow our vineyards to express their soils and place through natural, sustainable viticulture. Our vineyards are tended according to the principle of biodynamics, working with the energy of the cosmos and feeding the soils and ecosystem of the site to let nature work her wonders. Where possible we use the natural ecosystem of the vineyard and winery to ferment our wines and any intervention is kept to a minimum. This results in a wine that tastes like nothing else on this planet. Natural is also about us, these wines reflect us as people, how we live within our place and the natural forces that shape our approach. Wines, after all, are made
by people. This is why M.A.D.E is the fire in our belly. We craft experiences built on Modern, Art, Design and Escape. It’s how we share our love for the pleasure, culture and craft of wine.
Vinification:
Back in 2017, Steve Smith and Brian Sheth were honoured to take on the legacy of Pyramid Valley and craft their own family of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. The Sauvignon Blanc is a blend of three vineyards from Waipara (translates to 'muddy water') in North Canterbury.
The wine was bottled after undergoing a light filtration
Central Ortago Pinot Noir
2018 Vintage
Cellars: £34.50
Enjoy in the restaurant: £42.00
Bin no.: 1502 
Medium dark purple with clear hues.
Fragrant blackberry and raspberry with hints of liquorice, black pepper and clove. Sweet red plum, cherry and spice. Richly textured with lovely minerality.
Complex with a long and silky sweet berry finish.
Food Recommendation:
Roast and Grilled Meats
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough – South Island
Producer: Pyramid Valley Vineyards
Vintage: 2018
Colour: Red
Grape Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir
Status: Still,
Sustainable environmental management
Organic and Biodynamic
certified by Demeter.
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
No dairy products or eggs used during production
Allergens: contains sulphites
Body Value: D (A is light, E is full bodied)
abv: 13.5%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Pyramid Valley is one of New Zealand's great wine estates where altitude, limestone, slope, rock and rich soils meet to produce profound Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The story began at the turn of the 21st century when Mike and Claudia Weersing established the site and set about creating the vineyards over almost the next two decades.
2017 marked the next step in Pyramid Valley’s history when the Weersings decided to sell to Steve Smith MW (perhaps best known for establishing Craggy Range) and his business partner and wildlife conservationist Brian Sheth. Steve and Brian are building on the work done by the Weersings to fulfil the full potential of the site. In 2018 they purchased a second vineyard in Lowburn, Central Otago called Manata Estate, an established vineyard that has produced exceptional Pinot Noir since 2002.
Staying true to the estate’s founding principles, both sites are managed following the principals of biodynamic viticulture and the winemaking follows natural processes with the use of indigenous yeast, no additives, natural fining and little, if any, filtration.
Vineyards
North Canterbury
North Canterbury is located on the South Island of New Zealand close to Christchurch city. The region has a cool, dry climate with lots of sun and a long growing season. The Southern Alps to the west ensure low rainfall and long, dry autumns along with a high diurnal range help to create concentrated and expressive wines – particularly from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Central Otago
Central Otago is also located on New Zealand’s South Island, it is marked by its distinctive terrain and mountains which provide one the world’s most southerly wine regions. The climate can be extreme with short hot summers and sometimes brutal winters, with relatively low humidity throughout.
Waikari Estate, North Canterbury
Waikari is a unique site where rich, rocky, limestone and clay derived soils sit on high-
Manata Estate, Central Otago
Manata Estate is blessed with some of the oldest vines in Central Otago, where more than 150 years of sensitive human cultivation, market gardening and irrigation has created soils of rare distinction – high in natural humus and organic matter. The vineyard has produced exceptional Pinot Noir since 2002 and is Pyramid Valley’s Central Otago home.
Both sites are manged using Biodynamic principals and the results have been noteworthy. By using biodynamic composts and preparations the quality of the soils has improved dramatically over the years. Difficult weeds disappeared and were replaced by new, soft and beneficial weeds. Through biodynamic philosophies the plants and environment follow their innate rhythms and can flourish naturally. For more information visit our page on Sustainability, Organics and Biodynamics.
Winemaking
In the cellar, winemaking follows natural principles with the use of indigenous yeasts, natural fining and minimal, if any, filtration. With the aim to guide our wines from the earth to the bottle, Pyramid Valley produce wines that truly breathe of their place.
Appellation Collection
The Appellation Collection represents our Pyramid Valley view of the three great South Island appellations of New Zealand, North Canterbury, Central Otago and Marlborough.
The home of our founders and Waikari Estate is North Canterbury, a province steeped in the history of firstly agriculture, and more recently viticulture. We love the rawness and genuine coolness of the place, the slopes, the limestone and rocks, the bristling Canterbury sunshine, the mountain backdrop and rugged Canterbury coastline, and now more than ever the passion of the local winemakers and growers to really push the boundaries. Our Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc of North Canterbury truly reflect this terroir. Central Otago for us speaks of Lowburn and Pinot Noir. From these ancient unique soils of our Manata Estate come Pinot Noir’s of grace, presence and persistence. Our Marlborough story is one of a special small biodynamic Sauvignon Blanc vineyard above the Waihopai and Tyntesfield Valley’s. A truly remarkable expression.
These wines wear an original piece of Patricia Curtin botanical art of a Vitis vinifera grapevine, keeping a strong link to the nature inspired stories of Pyramid Valley.
We are Natural M.A.D.E.
There’s a special way of thinking that runs through our family of wines. It starts with the belief that nature is in charge. We allow our vineyards to express their soils and place through natural, sustainable viticulture. Our vineyards are tended according to the principle of biodynamics, working with the energy of the cosmos and feeding the soils and ecosystem of the site to let nature work her wonders. Where possible we use the natural ecosystem of the vineyard and winery to ferment our wines and any intervention is kept to a minimum. This results in a wine that tastes like nothing else on this planet. Natural is also about us, these wines reflect us as people, how we live within our place and the natural forces that shape our approach. Wines, after all, are made
by people. This is why M.A.D.E is the fire in our belly. We craft experiences built on Modern, Art, Design and Escape. It’s how we share our love for the pleasure, culture and craft of wine.
Vinification:
Back in 2017, Steve Smith and Brian Sheth were honoured to take on the legacy of Pyramid Valley and craft their own family of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. The Sauvignon Blanc is a blend of three vineyards from Waipara (translates to 'muddy water') in North Canterbury.
The wine was bottled after undergoing a light filtration
Fields of Fire Chardonnay
2018 Vintage
Cellars: £75.00
Enjoy in the restaurant: £82.50
Bin no.: 1505 
Brilliant, pale straw yellow.
Complex aromatics: boxwood and petrichor minerality open without hesitation to ripe white peach, bright pink grapefruit, lime pith, and subtle hints of dried herbs and toasted brioche. A supple and generous roundness which dances across palate.
This 2018 Field of Fire is a standout example of power and intensity complemented by incredible poise and a lively, playful length. Pure eruption from soil and season.
Food Recommendation:
Aperitifs, -
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough – South Island
Producer: Pyramid Valley Vineyards
Vintage: 2018
Colour: White
Grape Varieties: 100% Chardonnay
Status: Still,
Sustainable environmental management
Organic and Biodynamic
certified by Demeter.
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
No dairy products or eggs used during production
Allergens: contains sulphites
Dry/Sweet: 1 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
abv: 13.5%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Pyramid Valley is one of New Zealand's great wine estates where altitude, limestone, slope, rock and rich soils meet to produce profound Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The story began at the turn of the 21st century when Mike and Claudia Weersing established the site and set about creating the vineyards over almost the next two decades.
2017 marked the next step in Pyramid Valley’s history when the Weersings decided to sell to Steve Smith MW (perhaps best known for establishing Craggy Range) and his business partner and wildlife conservationist Brian Sheth. Steve and Brian are building on the work done by the Weersings to fulfil the full potential of the site. In 2018 they purchased a second vineyard in Lowburn, Central Otago called Manata Estate, an established vineyard that has produced exceptional Pinot Noir since 2002.
Staying true to the estate’s founding principles, both sites are managed following the principals of biodynamic viticulture and the winemaking follows natural processes with the use of indigenous yeast, no additives, natural fining and little, if any, filtration.
Vineyards
North Canterbury
North Canterbury is located on the South Island of New Zealand close to Christchurch city. The region has a cool, dry climate with lots of sun and a long growing season. The Southern Alps to the west ensure low rainfall and long, dry autumns along with a high diurnal range help to create concentrated and expressive wines – particularly from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Central Otago
Central Otago is also located on New Zealand’s South Island, it is marked by its distinctive terrain and mountains which provide one the world’s most southerly wine regions. The climate can be extreme with short hot summers and sometimes brutal winters, with relatively low humidity throughout.
Waikari Estate, North Canterbury
Waikari is a unique site where rich, rocky, limestone and clay derived soils sit on high-
Manata Estate, Central Otago
Manata Estate is blessed with some of the oldest vines in Central Otago, where more than 150 years of sensitive human cultivation, market gardening and irrigation has created soils of rare distinction – high in natural humus and organic matter. The vineyard has produced exceptional Pinot Noir since 2002 and is Pyramid Valley’s Central Otago home.
Both sites are manged using Biodynamic principals and the results have been noteworthy. By using biodynamic composts and preparations the quality of the soils has improved dramatically over the years. Difficult weeds disappeared and were replaced by new, soft and beneficial weeds. Through biodynamic philosophies the plants and environment follow their innate rhythms and can flourish naturally. For more information visit our page on Sustainability, Organics and Biodynamics.
Winemaking
In the cellar, winemaking follows natural principles with the use of indigenous yeasts, natural fining and minimal, if any, filtration. With the aim to guide our wines from the earth to the bottle, Pyramid Valley produce wines that truly breathe of their place.
Appellation Collection
The Appellation Collection represents our Pyramid Valley view of the three great South Island appellations of New Zealand, North Canterbury, Central Otago and Marlborough.
The home of our founders and Waikari Estate is North Canterbury, a province steeped in the history of firstly agriculture, and more recently viticulture. We love the rawness and genuine coolness of the place, the slopes, the limestone and rocks, the bristling Canterbury sunshine, the mountain backdrop and rugged Canterbury coastline, and now more than ever the passion of the local winemakers and growers to really push the boundaries. Our Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc of North Canterbury truly reflect this terroir. Central Otago for us speaks of Lowburn and Pinot Noir. From these ancient unique soils of our Manata Estate come Pinot Noir’s of grace, presence and persistence. Our Marlborough story is one of a special small biodynamic Sauvignon Blanc vineyard above the Waihopai and Tyntesfield Valley’s. A truly remarkable expression.
These wines wear an original piece of Patricia Curtin botanical art of a Vitis vinifera grapevine, keeping a strong link to the nature inspired stories of Pyramid Valley.
We are Natural M.A.D.E.
There’s a special way of thinking that runs through our family of wines. It starts with the belief that nature is in charge. We allow our vineyards to express their soils and place through natural, sustainable viticulture. Our vineyards are tended according to the principle of biodynamics, working with the energy of the cosmos and feeding the soils and ecosystem of the site to let nature work her wonders. Where possible we use the natural ecosystem of the vineyard and winery to ferment our wines and any intervention is kept to a minimum. This results in a wine that tastes like nothing else on this planet. Natural is also about us, these wines reflect us as people, how we live within our place and the natural forces that shape our approach. Wines, after all, are made
by people. This is why M.A.D.E is the fire in our belly. We craft experiences built on Modern, Art, Design and Escape. It’s how we share our love for the pleasure, culture and craft of wine.
Vinification:
Back in 2017, Steve Smith and Brian Sheth were honoured to take on the legacy of Pyramid Valley and craft their own family of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines.
This Chardonnay was born in the dramatic soils and slopes of the Waikari Estate in North Canterbury and was made following biodynamic principles to allow vineyards to express themselves.
Harvested by hand and machine
The soil is a composition of clay and gravel.
Whole-
The wine was bottled after undergoing a light filtration
Pyramid Valley Canterbury
Pinot Noir 2018 Vintage
Cellars: £75.00
Enjoy in the restaurant: £82.50
Bin no.: 1506
Dense, sustained ruby/garnet.
Dizzyingly aromatic, swells from the glass: indurate spice – clove, cumin, caraway, cassia; ripe and bright red fruit – raspberry, redcurrant, Morello cherry. Quite a head-
Penetrating, juicy, sappy, brisk yet enveloping; vibrant flavours of red fruit and spice; also a lively earthy component that is relatively new to this vineyard,
Food Recommendation:
Roast and Grilled Meats
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough – South Island
Producer: Pyramid Valley Vineyards
Vintage: 2018
Colour: Red
Grape Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir
Status: Still,
Sustainable environmental management
Organic and Biodynamic
certified by Demeter.
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
No dairy products or eggs used during production
Allergens: contains sulphites
Body Value: D (A is light, E is full bodied)
abv: 13.5%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Back in 2017, Steve Smith and Brian Sheth were honoured to take on the legacy of Pyramid Valley and craft their own family of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. In 2018, they purchased a new vineyard, the Manata Estate in Central Otago. With some of the oldest vines in the region and high in natural humus and organic matter, exceptional Pinot Noir are being produced here.
Pyramid Valley is one of New Zealand's great wine estates where altitude, limestone, slope, rock and rich soils meet to produce profound Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The story began at the turn of the 21st century when Mike and Claudia Weersing established the site and set about creating the vineyards over almost the next two decades.
2017 marked the next step in Pyramid Valley’s history when the Weersings decided to sell to Steve Smith MW (perhaps best known for establishing Craggy Range) and his business partner and wildlife conservationist Brian Sheth. Steve and Brian are building on the work done by the Weersings to fulfil the full potential of the site. In 2018 they purchased a second vineyard in Lowburn, Central Otago called Manata Estate, an established vineyard that has produced exceptional Pinot Noir since 2002.
Staying true to the estate’s founding principles, both sites are managed following the principals of biodynamic viticulture and the winemaking follows natural processes with the use of indigenous yeast, no additives, natural fining and little, if any, filtration.
Vineyards
North Canterbury
North Canterbury is located on the South Island of New Zealand close to Christchurch city. The region has a cool, dry climate with lots of sun and a long growing season. The Southern Alps to the west ensure low rainfall and long, dry autumns along with a high diurnal range help to create concentrated and expressive wines – particularly from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Central Otago
Central Otago is also located on New Zealand’s South Island, it is marked by its distinctive terrain and mountains which provide one the world’s most southerly wine regions. The climate can be extreme with short hot summers and sometimes brutal winters, with relatively low humidity throughout.
Waikari Estate, North Canterbury
Waikari is a unique site where rich, rocky, limestone and clay derived soils sit on high-
Manata Estate, Central Otago
Manata Estate is blessed with some of the oldest vines in Central Otago, where more than 150 years of sensitive human cultivation, market gardening and irrigation has created soils of rare distinction – high in natural humus and organic matter. The vineyard has produced exceptional Pinot Noir since 2002 and is Pyramid Valley’s Central Otago home.
Both sites are manged using Biodynamic principals and the results have been noteworthy. By using biodynamic composts and preparations the quality of the soils has improved dramatically over the years. Difficult weeds disappeared and were replaced by new, soft and beneficial weeds. Through biodynamic philosophies the plants and environment follow their innate rhythms and can flourish naturally. For more information visit our page on Sustainability, Organics and Biodynamics.
Winemaking
In the cellar, winemaking follows natural principles with the use of indigenous yeasts, natural fining and minimal, if any, filtration. With the aim to guide our wines from the earth to the bottle, Pyramid Valley produce wines that truly breathe of their place.
Appellation Collection
The Appellation Collection represents our Pyramid Valley view of the three great South Island appellations of New Zealand, North Canterbury, Central Otago and Marlborough.
The home of our founders and Waikari Estate is North Canterbury, a province steeped in the history of firstly agriculture, and more recently viticulture. We love the rawness and genuine coolness of the place, the slopes, the limestone and rocks, the bristling Canterbury sunshine, the mountain backdrop and rugged Canterbury coastline, and now more than ever the passion of the local winemakers and growers to really push the boundaries. Our Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc of North Canterbury truly reflect this terroir. Central Otago for us speaks of Lowburn and Pinot Noir. From these ancient unique soils of our Manata Estate come Pinot Noir’s of grace, presence and persistence. Our Marlborough story is one of a special small biodynamic Sauvignon Blanc vineyard above the Waihopai and Tyntesfield Valley’s. A truly remarkable expression.
These wines wear an original piece of Patricia Curtin botanical art of a Vitis vinifera grapevine, keeping a strong link to the nature inspired stories of Pyramid Valley.
We are Natural M.A.D.E.
There’s a special way of thinking that runs through our family of wines. It starts with the belief that nature is in charge. We allow our vineyards to express their soils and place through natural, sustainable viticulture. Our vineyards are tended according to the principle of biodynamics, working with the energy of the cosmos and feeding the soils and ecosystem of the site to let nature work her wonders. Where possible we use the natural ecosystem of the vineyard and winery to ferment our wines and any intervention is kept to a minimum. This results in a wine that tastes like nothing else on this planet. Natural is also about us, these wines reflect us as people, how we live within our place and the natural forces that shape our approach. Wines, after all, are made by people. This is why M.A.D.E is the fire in our belly. We craft experiences built on Modern, Art, Design and Escape. It’s how we share our love for the pleasure, culture and craft of wine.
Vinification:
Back in 2017, Steve Smith and Brian Sheth were honoured to take on the legacy of Pyramid Valley and craft their own family of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. The Sauvignon Blanc is a blend of three vineyards from Waipara (translates to 'muddy water') in North Canterbury.
The wine was bottled after undergoing a light filtration
Pyramid Valley
Sauvignon Blanc+
2019 Vintage
Cellars: £21.00
Enjoy in the restaurant: £28.50
Bin no.: 1509 
This wine reveals tropical aromas, reminiscent of summer fruits and touches of sherbet. The palate is vibrant and bursting with flavours of ripe melons and passion fruit. The powerful fruits combine with an attractive texture and balanced acidity.
Food Recommendation:
Aperitifs, -
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough – South Island
Producer: Pyramid Valley Vineyards
Vintage: 2019
Colour: White
Grape Varieties:
95% Sauvignon Blanc
5% Pinot Gris/Riesling
Status: Still,
Sustainable environmental management
Organic and Biodynamic
certified by Demeter.
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
No dairy products or eggs used during production
Allergens: contains sulphites
Dry/Sweet: 1 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
abv: 13.5%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Pyramid Valley is one of New Zealand's great wine estates where altitude, limestone, slope, rock and rich soils meet to produce profound Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The story began at the turn of the 21st century when Mike and Claudia Weersing established the site and set about creating the vineyards over almost the next two decades.
2017 marked the next step in Pyramid Valley’s history when the Weersings decided to sell to Steve Smith MW (perhaps best known for establishing Craggy Range) and his business partner and wildlife conservationist Brian Sheth. Steve and Brian are building on the work done by the Weersings to fulfil the full potential of the site. In 2018 they purchased a second vineyard in Lowburn, Central Otago called Manata Estate, an established vineyard that has produced exceptional Pinot Noir since 2002.
Staying true to the estate’s founding principles, both sites are managed following the principals of biodynamic viticulture and the winemaking follows natural processes with the use of indigenous yeast, no additives, natural fining and little, if any, filtration.
Vineyards
North Canterbury
North Canterbury is located on the South Island of New Zealand close to Christchurch city. The region has a cool, dry climate with lots of sun and a long growing season. The Southern Alps to the west ensure low rainfall and long, dry autumns along with a high diurnal range help to create concentrated and expressive wines – particularly from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Central Otago
Central Otago is also located on New Zealand’s South Island, it is marked by its distinctive terrain and mountains which provide one the world’s most southerly wine regions. The climate can be extreme with short hot summers and sometimes brutal winters, with relatively low humidity throughout.
Waikari Estate, North Canterbury
Waikari is a unique site where rich, rocky, limestone and clay derived soils sit on high-
Manata Estate, Central Otago
Manata Estate is blessed with some of the oldest vines in Central Otago, where more than 150 years of sensitive human cultivation, market gardening and irrigation has created soils of rare distinction – high in natural humus and organic matter. The vineyard has produced exceptional Pinot Noir since 2002 and is Pyramid Valley’s Central Otago home.
Both sites are manged using Biodynamic principals and the results have been noteworthy. By using biodynamic composts and preparations the quality of the soils has improved dramatically over the years. Difficult weeds disappeared and were replaced by new, soft and beneficial weeds. Through biodynamic philosophies the plants and environment follow their innate rhythms and can flourish naturally. For more information visit our page on Sustainability, Organics and Biodynamics.
Winemaking
In the cellar, winemaking follows natural principles with the use of indigenous yeasts, natural fining and minimal, if any, filtration. With the aim to guide our wines from the earth to the bottle, Pyramid Valley produce wines that truly breathe of their place.
Appellation Collection
The Appellation Collection represents our Pyramid Valley view of the three great South Island appellations of New Zealand, North Canterbury, Central Otago and Marlborough.
The home of our founders and Waikari Estate is North Canterbury, a province steeped in the history of firstly agriculture, and more recently viticulture. We love the rawness and genuine coolness of the place, the slopes, the limestone and rocks, the bristling Canterbury sunshine, the mountain backdrop and rugged Canterbury coastline, and now more than ever the passion of the local winemakers and growers to really push the boundaries. Our Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc of North Canterbury truly reflect this terroir. Central Otago for us speaks of Lowburn and Pinot Noir. From these ancient unique soils of our Manata Estate come Pinot Noir’s of grace, presence and persistence. Our Marlborough story is one of a special small biodynamic Sauvignon Blanc vineyard above the Waihopai and Tyntesfield Valley’s. A truly remarkable expression.
These wines wear an original piece of Patricia Curtin botanical art of a Vitis vinifera grapevine, keeping a strong link to the nature inspired stories of Pyramid Valley.
We are Natural M.A.D.E.
There’s a special way of thinking that runs through our family of wines. It starts with the belief that nature is in charge. We allow our vineyards to express their soils and place through natural, sustainable viticulture. Our vineyards are tended according to the principle of biodynamics, working with the energy of the cosmos and feeding the soils and ecosystem of the site to let nature work her wonders. Where possible we use the natural ecosystem of the vineyard and winery to ferment our wines and any intervention is kept to a minimum. This results in a wine that tastes like nothing else on this planet. Natural is also about us, these wines reflect us as people, how we live within our place and the natural forces that shape our approach. Wines, after all, are made
by people. This is why M.A.D.E is the fire in our belly. We craft experiences built on Modern, Art, Design and Escape. It’s how we share our love for the pleasure, culture and craft of wine.
Vinification:
Back in 2017, Steve Smith and Brian Sheth were honoured to take on the legacy of Pyramid Valley and craft their own family of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. The Sauvignon Blanc is a blend of three vineyards from Waipara (translates to 'muddy water') in North Canterbury.
The average age of the vines is 18 years
Harvested by hand and machine
The soil is a composition of clay and gravel.
Whole-
8% was fermented on the skins for 2-
Maturation takes foe 6 months in Oak and Stainless steel tanks
The wine was bottled after undergoing a light filtration
Raupo Creek Pinot Noir
2012 Vintage
Cellars: £34.00
Enjoy in the restaurant: £40.50
Bin no.: 1526 
The nose exhibits notes of ripe dark berry fruit, alongside hints of savoury forest floor, rosemary and leather. The palate is concentrated, with deep earth, spice and hedgerow fruit characters, framed by fine, well-
Food Recommendation:
Roast Red Meats
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough – South Island
Producer: Seresin Estate
Vintage: 2012
Colour: Red
Grape Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir
Status: Still,
sustainable environmental management
Biodynamic -
Certified organic grapes
Allergens: contains sulphites
Body Value: C (A is light, E is full bodied)
abv: 12.5%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
The sentinel stone at the entrance to the Seresin Estate Cellar Door in Marlborough, New Zealand, signals the path to both the winery and their philosophy. The stone bears a subtle hand-
Founded in 1992 by cinematographer Michael Seresin, Seresin Estate is farmed organically and operates under biodynamic principals. Seresin Estate encompasses not only the vines and olive groves, but also pasture land, livestock, vegetable gardens and orchards, as well as native vegetation.
Seresin Estate is a new world winery with an old world approach. Organically and biodynamically grown, hand-
Seresin Estate lies in the sun-
Organic agriculture has been a fundamental principle of Seresin Estate since its foundation in 1992. After practising organics for a number of years, it was a natural progression to move towards biodynamics, and the entire farm has been certified biodynamic since 2006. Seresin Estate was one of the first organic producers in New Zealand and remains the largest organic and biodynamic wine estate in the country. This pioneering spirit is at the heart of Seresin, not resting on our laurels, but always looking to improve.
Seresin wines are sourced from three vineyard sites, all of which are certified as Organic (Biogro) and Biodynamic (Demeter). The three vineyards have their own unique characters and produce fruit that adds to the complexity and interest.
Noa
The original vineyard is located in the central pocket of the Wairau Valley. Its 45 hectares are made up of alluvial, free-
Tatou
The Tatou vineyard is surrounded with olive trees and planted in Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. The 15 hectare property is located slightly west of the Noa vineyard in the Wairau Valley. The fruit from Tatou’s alluvial shingle soils produces very concentrated aromatic wines with structured tannins.
Raupo Creek
This is the largest of the three vineyards, and is located in the foothills of the Omaka Valley to the south of the Wairau Valley. The clay rich soils of the 51 hectare vineyard are ideal for growing Pinot Noir. The land is also planted with Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Viognier. Sheep and cattle herds are pastured here as well, making good use of the lush grass available in the areas unsuitable for growing vines.
Vinification:
The hand-
The average age of the vines is 8 years with an average yield of 5 T/ha.
Harvested by hand.
The soil is a composition of clay and wind blown silt
The bunches are destemmed, pressed, fermented with wild yeasts in French oak barrels of which 8% is new.
Tatou Pinot Noir
2014 Vintage
Cellars: £36.25
Enjoy in the restaurant: £42.75
Bin no.: 1527 
The nose exhibits aromas of wild hedgerow fruit with undertones of spice, earth and dried herb.
The palate is concentrated and dense, with finely-
Food Recommendation:
Roast Red Meats
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough – South Island
Producer: Seresin Estate
Vintage: 2014
Colour: Red
Grape Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir
Status: Still,
Sustainable environmental management
Organic and Biodynamic
certified by Demeter.
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
No dairy products or eggs used during production
Allergens: contains sulphites
Body Value: C (A is light, E is full bodied)
abv: 13.5%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
The sentinel stone at the entrance to the Seresin Estate Cellar Door in Marlborough, New Zealand, signals the path to both the winery and their philosophy. The stone bears a subtle hand-
Founded in 1992 by cinematographer Michael Seresin, Seresin Estate is farmed organically and operates under biodynamic principals. Seresin Estate encompasses not only the vines and olive groves, but also pasture land, livestock, vegetable gardens and orchards, as well as native vegetation.
Seresin Estate is a new world winery with an old world approach. Organically and biodynamically grown, hand-
Seresin Estate lies in the sun-
Organic agriculture has been a fundamental principle of Seresin Estate since its foundation in 1992. After practising organics for a number of years, it was a natural progression to move towards biodynamics, and the entire farm has been certified biodynamic since 2006. Seresin Estate was one of the first organic producers in New Zealand and remains the largest organic and biodynamic wine estate in the country. This pioneering spirit is at the heart of Seresin, not resting on our laurels, but always looking to improve.
Seresin wines are sourced from three vineyard sites, all of which are certified as Organic (Biogro) and Biodynamic (Demeter). The three vineyards have their own unique characters and produce fruit that adds to the complexity and interest.
Noa
The original vineyard is located in the central pocket of the Wairau Valley. Its 45 hectares are made up of alluvial, free-
Tatou
The Tatou vineyard is surrounded with olive trees and planted in Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. The 15 hectare property is located slightly west of the Noa vineyard in the Wairau Valley. The fruit from Tatou’s alluvial shingle soils produces very concentrated aromatic wines with structured tannins.
Raupo Creek
This is the largest of the three vineyards, and is located in the foothills of the Omaka Valley to the south of the Wairau Valley. The clay rich soils of the 51 hectare vineyard are ideal for growing Pinot Noir. The land is also planted with Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Viognier. Sheep and cattle herds are pastured here as well, making good use of the lush grass available in the areas unsuitable for growing vines.
Vinification:
This wine is made entirely from Pinot Noir grown in our Tatou vineyard which is located at the western end of the Wairau Valley on stony free draining soils. Each vine is thinned to carry one bunch per shoot.
Fruit was hand-
After pre-
The wine went through natural malolactic fermentation during 18 months maturation, before it was bottled unfiltered and unfined.
The average age of the vines is 12 years with an average yield of 3 T/ha.
Harvested by hand.
The soil is a composition of clay.
The bunches are destemmed, pressed, fermented with wild yeasts.
Maturation was for 18 months in used French oak barriques of which 14% are new.
Seresin Syrah
2016 Vintage
Cellars: £24.50
Enjoy in the restaurant: £31.00
Bin no.: 1524 
This Syrah displays light floral elements with hints of red fruit characters, black pepper and spice. Very elegant and supple, this is a beautiful expression of cool climate Syrah that shows the diversity and strength of the Raupo Vineyard.
Food Recommendation:
Roast Red Meats
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough – South Island
Producer: Seresin Estate
Vintage: 2016
Colour: Red
Grape Varieties: 100% Syrah
Status: Still,
Sustainable environmental management
Biodynamic, certified organic
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
No dairy products or eggs used during production
Allergens: contains sulphites
Body Value: C (A is light, E is full bodied)
abv: 12.5%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
abv: 13.5%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
The sentinel stone at the entrance to the Seresin Estate Cellar Door in Marlborough, New Zealand, signals the path to both the winery and their philosophy. The stone bears a subtle hand-
Founded in 1992 by cinematographer Michael Seresin, Seresin Estate is farmed organically and operates under biodynamic principals. Seresin Estate encompasses not only the vines and olive groves, but also pasture land, livestock, vegetable gardens and orchards, as well as native vegetation.
Seresin Estate is a new world winery with an old world approach. Organically and biodynamically grown, hand-
Seresin Estate lies in the sun-
Organic agriculture has been a fundamental principle of Seresin Estate since its foundation in 1992. After practising organics for a number of years, it was a natural progression to move towards biodynamics, and the entire farm has been certified biodynamic since 2006. Seresin Estate was one of the first organic producers in New Zealand and remains the largest organic and biodynamic wine estate in the country. This pioneering spirit is at the heart of Seresin, not resting on our laurels, but always looking to improve.
Seresin wines are sourced from three vineyard sites, all of which are certified as Organic (Biogro) and Biodynamic (Demeter). The three vineyards have their own unique characters and produce fruit that adds to the complexity and interest.
Noa
The original vineyard is located in the central pocket of the Wairau Valley. Its 45 hectares are made up of alluvial, free-
Tatou
The Tatou vineyard is surrounded with olive trees and planted in Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. The 15 hectare property is located slightly west of the Noa vineyard in the Wairau Valley. The fruit from Tatou’s alluvial shingle soils produces very concentrated aromatic wines with structured tannins.
Raupo Creek
This is the largest of the three vineyards, and is located in the foothills of the Omaka Valley to the south of the Wairau Valley. The clay rich soils of the 51 hectare vineyard are ideal for growing Pinot Noir. The land is also planted with Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Viognier. Sheep and cattle herds are pastured here as well, making good use of the lush grass available in the areas unsuitable for growing vines.
Vinification:
Seresin Estate have introduced a new varietal into their family and released their first vintage of Syrah. This wine is the first red wine to be released that is outside the Pinot Noir range. In 2012 Seresin planted one hectare of Syrah in their Raupo Creek vineyard. Raupo Creek has clay soil and the block’s warmer aspect created the perfect conditions.
The fruit comes from Seresin's clay-
Fruit was hand-
After pre-
The wine went through natural malolactic fermentation during 18 months maturation, before it was bottled unfiltered and unfined.
The average age of the vines is 6 years with an average yield of 3 T/ha.
Harvested by hand.
The soil is a composition of clay.
The bunches are destemmed, pressed, fermented with wild yeasts.