Pyramid Valley Earth Smoke Pinot Noir North Canterbury 2020 skus_30199005 with a hint of cherry

with a hint of cherry and sour cherry

with its golden hills rolling toward the Pacific Ocean

this Pinot Noir leads with a silky entry

and braised duck breast with carrot purée

Scents of mocha

Pyramid Valley Earth Smoke Pinot Noir North Canterbury 2020 skus_30199005 with a hint of cherryModerately deep crimson with a slight garnet rim. The nose is soft, contrasting with sweet and savoury elements, with aromas of plum and cherry intertwined with vanilla, dark chocolate, charcoal, black pepper and nutmeg. Medium bodied, aromas of plum and cherry entwined with red berry, unfolding earthy mineral, charcoal, dark chocolate and sweet vanilla, nutmeg and black pepper. The acidity is soft and refined, carries a silk grip of tannins, drawing