The 2019 Pinot Noir (Central Otago) is seamless and silken, yet remains focused and knows where it's going. It's rather quiet and Zen in its texture, with a mouthcoating veil of chocolaty tannins and a chalky finish. Delightful cherry fruit meets dried herbs, while the 25% new French oak provides a fragrance of oak and spice, but these elements are all well integrated within the whole package. This was the first time Pyramid Valley brought its Central Otago fruit up from its vineyard (formerly Lowburn Ferry) rather than make the wine in Central.

94 Pts Vinous