2022 Pyramid Valley Earth Smoke Pinot Noir

Brooding beauty and mineral precision — the darker side of Pyramid Valley perfection

Twin 96-Point Masterpiece – Halliday & Decanter | 95 Points – The Wine Front

Iconic North Canterbury Pinot Noir – Profound Depth & Energy

“A wine of intensity and quiet power — Earth Smoke reveals the darker, more soulful side of Pyramid Valley Pinot.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep garnet with a crimson rim, luminous and pure in the glass.
Aroma: Wild blackberry, cherry skin, and plum weave through layers of earth, smoke, spice, and dried herbs. Hints of truffle, graphite, and forest floor add complexity.
Palate: Concentrated yet refined — brooding dark fruit framed by fine-grained tannins and cool-climate tension. The palate unfolds with mineral drive and savoury elegance.
Finish: Long, firm, and hauntingly complex. The harmony of fruit, spice, and soil gives a finish that resonates for minutes.

Critical Acclaim

• 96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

• 96 Points – Decanter Magazine

• 95 Points – The Wine Front

Each reviewer praises its balance, savoury depth, and stunning sense of place — a wine that captures the essence of Pyramid Valley’s limestone-rich soils with rare finesse.

Vineyard & Winemaking

From the Earth Smoke block, the companion to the famed Angel Flower vineyard, this site produces Pinot Noir of darker fruit, wild aromatics, and firm mineral structure.
Farmed biodynamically and vinified with minimal intervention — wild ferment, gentle extraction, and aging in fine French oak — this is purity and terroir in their truest form.

Region

North Canterbury, New Zealand – celebrated for producing Pinot Noir of perfume, energy, and precision. The region’s limestone and clay soils lend natural tension, minerality, and longevity to the wines.

Food Pairings

• Roast duck with spiced cherry jus

• Mushroom and truffle risotto

• Chargrilled lamb with rosemary

• Aged cheddar or Comté

• Beetroot tart with thyme and balsamic

Why We Love It

The 2022 Earth Smoke Pinot Noir is the dark twin to Angel Flower — more brooding, more textural, and deeply expressive. It embodies Pyramid Valley’s pursuit of purity and place, balancing intensity with ethereal elegance.

With dual 96-point acclaim and 95 from The Wine Front, this is a world-class Pinot Noir that speaks of soil, soul, and silence — one of New Zealand’s true vinous treasures.

Profound. Poised. Powerful.
The 2022 Earth Smoke is Pinot Noir of rare energy and emotion — a must-have for collectors and lovers of benchmark New Zealand wines.