{"product_id":"2022-pyramid-valley-snakes-tongue-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2022 Pyramid Valley Snake's Tongue Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePre Order Now: This wine will be ready for dispatch in one week after order placement.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Pyramid Valley Snake's Tongue Pinot Noir 750ml is an elegant and site-driven Central Otago Pinot Noir produced from organically farmed vineyards in Bendigo, New Zealand. Crafted under Pyramid Valley's minimal-intervention philosophy, this limited-production wine beautifully expresses the distinctive character of its vineyard, combining vibrant fruit purity with savoury complexity and mineral precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from a 0.7-hectare block planted to the Abel clone, Snake's Tongue is a refined expression of Central Otago Pinot Noir. Its balance of fragrant aromatics, silky texture and impressive structure makes it a compelling wine for both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 growing season in Central Otago provided excellent conditions for producing Pinot Noir of exceptional purity and concentration. Warm days, cool nights and the unique loess-over-silt soils of the Bendigo subregion allowed the fruit to develop remarkable flavour intensity while retaining freshness and natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting wine captures the vibrancy, elegance and mineral character that define both the vintage and this distinctive vineyard site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePyramid Valley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSnake's Tongue Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral Otago, New Zealand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubregion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBendigo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Zealand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinot Noir (Abel Clone)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViticulture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganically Farmed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCellaring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNow–2038+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElegant Medium-Bodied Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright ruby red with youthful crimson hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn alluring bouquet of black cherry, ripe plum and wild strawberry is complemented by dried thyme, violet, warm spice and subtle earthy nuances, creating an aromatic profile of impressive lift and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight to medium-bodied with beautifully pure dark berry fruit, silky tannins and vibrant natural acidity. Plush flavours of cherry, blackberry and savoury spice are supported by fine mineral tension and earthy complexity, delivering remarkable balance and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong, fresh and finely textured, with lingering dark fruit, wild herbs, subtle spice and a graceful mineral finish that reflects the unique Bendigo terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was sourced from a 0.7-hectare organically farmed Abel clone vineyard in Bendigo, planted on loess soils over deep silts with naturally occurring lime deposits. Approximately 25% whole bunches were retained, while the remaining fruit was gently destemmed to preserve a high proportion of whole berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation took place over 21 days using indigenous yeasts in an open-top concrete tulipe fermenter. The wine was matured for 12 months in 500L French oak puncheons (25% new oak), before blending and an additional six months of oak ageing. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve purity, texture and site expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Buy This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-vineyard Pinot Noir from the renowned Bendigo subregion of Central Otago\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by the acclaimed Pyramid Valley winery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganically farmed using minimal-intervention winemaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from the highly regarded Abel clone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild yeast fermented and bottled unfined and unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully balances fruit purity, savoury complexity and mineral freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding cellaring potential through 2038 and beyond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Pyramid Valley Snake's Tongue Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerb-crusted lamb rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison loin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie and soft-rind cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–16°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlready displaying exceptional harmony and elegance, the 2022 Snake's Tongue Pinot Noir will continue to gain complexity and savoury nuance with careful cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended drinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Now–2038+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritic scores and reviews for the 2022 Pyramid Valley Snake's Tongue Pinot Noir will be updated when available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bibendum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52233366438190,"sku":"4065051146","price":164.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2022_Pyramid_Valley_Vineyards_Snake_s_Tongue_Pinot_Noir.png?v=1782280530","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2022-pyramid-valley-snakes-tongue-pinot-noir-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}