{"product_id":"2022-pyramid-valley-central-otago-manatu-pinot-noir","title":"2022 Pyramid Valley Central Otago Manatu Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eCentral Otago Pinot Noir usually conjures up images of big, bruising fruit bombs, but Pyramid Valley handles this Lowburn site with a high degree of finesse. The Mānatu vineyard sits on a north-facing slope rich in pedogenic lime - a soil profile that explains why this wine carries such a distinct, chalky structural drive.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 season was shaped by warm La Niña nights, delivering beautifully ripe, concentrated fruit with zero harshness. In the cellar, the team threw 10% whole bunches into open concrete and oak fermenters, letting the wild yeasts do their thing before a patient 18-month rest in barrel and cuve. It was bottled unfiltered, keeping the vineyard's raw energy completely intact.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat hits you first is the sheer moodiness of the fruit - think dark cherries, blackberries, and cloves rather than simple red berries. It coats the mouth with a plush, silky texture, but the real highlight is the long, fine-grained tannin profile. This is a serious, savoury Kiwi Pinot that unravels beautifully with air. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Gentle, gamey-edged aromas of dark plum, cherry and wild strawberry fruits. Hints of thyme, spice, wildflowers, mocha, crushed stone, amaro herbs and dried citrus rind. There's a distinct sense of stony composure on the palate, travelling savoury, sleek and true with fine-grained tannin and some lovely sapid acid drive. Finishes spicy, plummy and chalky.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Pyramid Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44025821429803,"sku":"2022 Pyramid Valley Central Otago Manatu Pinot Noir","price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022PyramidValleyCentralOtagoManatuPinotNoir.webp?v=1780973588","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2022-pyramid-valley-central-otago-manatu-pinot-noir","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}