Tasting Notes
Want rich and powerful Riesling? Here it is. Higher alcohol (nearly 15%), some residual sugar sweetness and a touch of botrytis... this is serious stuff. It looks Germanic in style with more viscosity. The style, according to the winemaker, is a result of the vintage where they deemed the grapes had only reached physiological ripening at higher sugar levels, hence, higher alcohol. Tasty and delicious but not for your standard Riesling drinker. Expect different. - Chris L
Straw gold a little hazy but candescent and alive. Fresh alfalfa hay but also game hare especially. This smells like a hot spring day on our farm and, this doesn't come from home but still, it completely evokes a place. This tastes like yellow flowers cammomile, crystanthumm, rocket blossom and this is synesthesia. But this tastes like daffodils look.
Founded in 2000 in North Canterbury by Claudia and Mike Weersing, Pyramid Valley quickly became a benchmark for New Zealand’s artisanal and biodynamic wine movement. The estate is defined by its limestone-rich slopes, organically and biodynamically farmed to express the individuality of each vineyard block. In 2017, ownership passed to Steve Smith MW and Brian Sheth, who have preserved the original philosophy while expanding the range into other cool-climate regions including Marlborough and Central Otago.
Pyramid Valley’s approach is rooted in minimal intervention: hand harvesting, natural fermentations, low sulphur, and a focus on texture and purity. Alongside their home vineyards in North Canterbury—renowned for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay—they produce regional wines under the Botanical Collection and Pastures ranges, including skin-contact whites, rosés and varietal expressions that highlight New Zealand’s diversity.
The wines are recognised for their clarity, vibrancy and sense of place, uniting fine detail with natural energy. Pyramid Valley stands today as one of New Zealand’s most distinctive producers, embodying both innovation and deep respect for the land.
| Product Type | Wine White Riesling |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Winemaking Practices | Natural |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |