Pyramid Valley North Canterbury Orange 2022

Pyramid Valley North Canterbury Orange is a skin-fermented white led by Pinot Gris, made without added sulphur.

Pinot Gris leads at 78 per cent, with Sauvignon Blanc, a slug of Pinot Noir and traces of Gewürztraminer and Muscat behind it. Three sites contribute: the BioGro-certified Porters vineyard on Mackenzies Road, the estate's own Waikari property, and a little Sauvignon from Churton in Marlborough. Fruit mostly went in as whole bunches for twelve to twenty-four days in open-top vessels, and a dash of blanc de noir pressings joined them mid-ferment, then six months in clay amphorae and old barrels with no sulphur added. Huw Kinch's stated aim is tannin fine and light enough to match a cool climate, and he has it.

Christmas spice and orange rind lead, and the tannins coat the mouth softly before a savoury, moreish close. Serve at 13 to 14 degrees. It is excellent with roast pork, spiced lentils, grilled halloumi, or a board of washed-rind cheese.

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