Etwas subtiler als der Earth Smoke Pinot Noir daneben, tiefgründig, feinduftig, sehr floral. Im Gaumen seidenweich, was für eine knackige Frucht, was für eine elegante Struktur, alles ist an seinem Platz, nichts überwiegt, der Wein zeigt diese leichte Krautigkeit, die ich an den frisch-würzigen Pinot Noirs so liebe. Langer, rotfruchtiger Abgang. Ab sofort ein Hit, grosse Reserven.
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During a walkabout tasting, so only brief impressions. Lovely discovery here. The Pyramid Valley wines were delightful, translucent red color, very light on the palate too, much lighter than the Felton Road or Bell Hill wines for example, Volnay style really. The Angel flower was floral and ethereal (91pt) while the earth smoke (93pt) was a step up in palate presence and richness as well as complexity, more Morey.
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A meaty, old world style Pinot with sour cherry fruit, smoked ham complemented by violets. The palate shows a fleshy structure and fresh acidity. A new discovery for me that – if performing consistently – is a must have in any Pinot collection.
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Pyramid Valley tasting at 67PM with Steve Smith MW. Drank in Zalto Universal. Appearance is clear, pale intensity, ruby colour. Legs. Nose is clean, medium intensity, with aromas of gentle red cherries, red flower, earth + chalk. Developing. Shy. On the palate, dry, very high acidity, medium alcohol (13.5%), very fine filigreed medium- tannins, medium body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of savoury earthiness with umami, chalky limestone minerality, red flowers, very gentle red cherries that are sneakily sweet. Extremely graceful all the way. Long savoury umami finish. Excellent quality. What a charming Zen-like wine. Like slowly sipping tea in a Karesansui Japanese garden and enjoying a languid pace of life.
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3/1/2024 - vvWine.ch wrote: 94 Points
Etwas subtiler als der Earth Smoke Pinot Noir daneben, tiefgründig, feinduftig, sehr floral. Im Gaumen seidenweich, was für eine knackige Frucht, was für eine elegante Struktur, alles ist an seinem Platz, nichts überwiegt, der Wein zeigt diese leichte Krautigkeit, die ich an den frisch-würzigen Pinot Noirs so liebe. Langer, rotfruchtiger Abgang. Ab sofort ein Hit, grosse Reserven.
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9/5/2023 - Collector1855 wrote: 91 Points
During a walkabout tasting, so only brief impressions. Lovely discovery here. The Pyramid Valley wines were delightful, translucent red color, very light on the palate too, much lighter than the Felton Road or Bell Hill wines for example, Volnay style really. The Angel flower was floral and ethereal (91pt) while the earth smoke (93pt) was a step up in palate presence and richness as well as complexity, more Morey.
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6/3/2023 - sirpat00 Likes this wine: 95 Points
A meaty, old world style Pinot with sour cherry fruit, smoked ham complemented by violets. The palate shows a fleshy structure and fresh acidity. A new discovery for me that – if performing consistently – is a must have in any Pinot collection.
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11/3/2022 - Derek Darth Taster wrote: 93 Points
Pyramid Valley tasting at 67PM with Steve Smith MW. Drank in Zalto Universal.
Appearance is clear, pale intensity, ruby colour. Legs.
Nose is clean, medium intensity, with aromas of gentle red cherries, red flower, earth + chalk. Developing. Shy.
On the palate, dry, very high acidity, medium alcohol (13.5%), very fine filigreed medium- tannins, medium body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of savoury earthiness with umami, chalky limestone minerality, red flowers, very gentle red cherries that are sneakily sweet. Extremely graceful all the way. Long savoury umami finish.
Excellent quality. What a charming Zen-like wine. Like slowly sipping tea in a Karesansui Japanese garden and enjoying a languid pace of life.
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