2020 Pyramid Valley Vineyards 'Earth Smoke' Pinot Noir, Canterbury, New Zealand Chiara Condello Bien Nacido in the Santa

Bien Nacido in the Santa Maria Valley

old-school manual press

showing the unique profile of the two different grapes

but starting in 2019

planted in 1785

2020 Pyramid Valley Vineyards 'Earth Smoke' Pinot Noir, Canterbury, New Zealand Chiara Condello Bien Nacido in the SantaIf youre in our wine club Leon Circle, you know my feelings about Canterbury. Its a profound terroir defined by limestone, made famous to us years ago by a small biodynamic winery, Pyramid Valley. The wines moved me deeply and made me pay attention. They grew into cult status, the original owner passed away and the wines seemingly disappeared. But, under new ownership,the same limestone driven wines have been brought back to life. With the same strict