Pyramid Valley, Growers Collection Calvert Vineyard Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Angelica Wine Club - New Zealand (Bistro Cocotte, Haberfield) : Served blind. Medium minus intensity aromas of red over blackberry, super clean, a little sweet spice, very slight alcohol prickle. Juicy tends to medium plus intensity acidity, lots of oaky tannins close down the palate, fruit is a bit dried out.

2006 vintage

Actually lovely and surprisingly youthful. Cellared on release.

2006 vintage

Love this producer and this didn't let me down, the sweet fruited CO nature is there but has some welcome rustic charm and character. Will develop a bit more complexity too with a few more years.

2011 vintage

GMs - Kevin Farewell #2 @ Encasa : Redcurrant, stalk, some cedar and spice. Nice acidity that works well with the bright fruit. Still plenty of youthful exuberance here, but it is enjoyable now and I think probably over the next 5-6 years.

2011 vintage

Such lovely perfumed nose Colour bright and dark cherry colour purple flashes and clear edges Nose intense, elegant and floral on the nose, the aromas of Eastern spice, dark cherries, kirsch , confectionery notes multi layered great complexity Palate exceptional pure fruit and floral, thyme notes throughout the layered palate. Light but great intensity which explodes in the month Superb wine to drink now or hold if you can

2011 vintage

The only other wine I know like this is the Kusuda Pinot - spellbinding no signs of ageing and its 6 yo - love screw caps Colour I was expecting some cloudiness but when poured was bright and pale cherry colour with clear edges Nose complex, elegant and floral on the nose, the aromas of Eastern spice, dark cherries, kirsch , confectionery notes multi layered Palate exceptional pure fruit and floral, thyme notes throughout the layered palate. Light but great …

2011 vintage

Bright and fragrant, violet and ripe wild berry flavours. Savoury fresh herb with tart tannins.

2006 vintage

great drinker with roast chicken....too bad it was my last bottle!

2006 vintage

really quite a nice drinker that everyone enjoyed with a variety of different appetizer...I hate sharing good wine with others...not enough for me!

2006 vintage

Screw N Pour served over 2 hours. Vibrant aromas gain strength and complexity with airtime. Medium+ body, with generous acids, fine tannins. This wine makes a statement, and does it well. Long finish. Lovely. Should have bought more. 14,2% abv, drink thru 2016

2006 vintage

Wow, I loved this...and I got some on close out for $16!! Earthy, slight stinky at first, with strawberry, forest floor, black cherry, and wild mushroom aromas. Black cherry, tart cherry, spice, and earth on the palate. Very nice finish. Delicious and complex...yum.

2006 vintage

i little disapointed compare to last time. very swear.

2006 vintage

Lovely. I was sure it was the chambolle musigny.

2006 vintage

Decant it for at least 1 hour. Really good, quite rich and satisfying. Good acidity still, will keep longer but very good now

2006 vintage

Far and away the best sub $40 Pinot I've ever had or can imagine, California can't compete with this. Hits my style bullseye with lots of verve, fruit character, and fresh forest aroma. Very clean.

2006 vintage

Wonderful bouquet. More structure than the Eaton Family Vineyard version...

2006 vintage

Popped and poured (screwed and poured?), bright red in the glass. Nose of sour cherries and recently cut hedges. Cranberries and pomegranate on the palate, with notes of earth and cocoa. Sappy and acidic, great to pair with almost anything.

2006 vintage

Big and ripe new world pinot, but with the acidity, spice and earth balancing it out, it still works with food. Would prefer less alcohol, but so tasty, can't really complain. Love the twistoff.

2006 vintage

Popped and poured. Soft nose of cherries, brambles and sea beans, with cranberries, cherries and pomegranate seeds. Gains some weight in the glass. Nice acidity begs for food. Great QPR.

2006 vintage

Interesting. Some of the subtle earthy,nutty undertones and balance complimented by the fruit (darker--blueberry, cranberry, strawberry) forward characterstics of CA Pinot. More earth than Oregon. Not as good as the Rippon in my opinion.

2006 vintage

Very, very good on it's way to excellent with a few years cellar time. Mouthwateringly juicy yet in no way cloying; great pure fruit yet a wonderful structure for that fruit to hang on. Also notes of spice and loam. On the nose, this evolved tremendously with about an hour or hour and a half in the glass. Initially reticent and limited to cherry and earth, it became much more complex.

2006 vintage

Dusty nose with notes of cherries and cocoa, on the palate there are primary flavours of red fruit, however it seems to lack some complexity. Tastes like it needs some more time to come together. Good effort nonetheless.

2006 vintage

Rocking delicious wine, playing a cranberry, bark and black fruit Sonoma Coast to the Eaton bottling's more RRV styled soft earth, red fruit, and sassafrass. Both these Pyramid Valley Pinots have been excellent and quite different from one another, I can't decide which one I liked better. Guess I'll have to get more!

2006 vintage

This is pinot noir to fall in love with. Blueberries and moss. Supple fruit, hints of chocolate and sandstone. Putting the others down to see what they do. A very impressive wine.

2006 vintage

This was really good last night, if young. Dark fruit with pretty snappy acidity, lithe, tight profile in the mouth. More of a feminine style, cold climate Pinot Noir. With air the nose develops some high toned camphor, dark chocolate that comes and goes, with the black cherry fruit. Silky mouthfeel with ripe tannins, and nice acidity. Maybe one to cellar for 5-7 years, but was enjoyable now. Screwtop. I would buy this again.

2006 vintage

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