Description
Pegasus Bay is a family affair; the Donaldsons have been making delicious wine in Waipara since 1970. On release the colour is lemon-straw. The bouquet is a zesty fusion of quince, citrus blossom, lemon meringue and green apple, cloaked in a spicy mineral underlay. In the mouth the experience is also multi-layered, displaying both richness and precision, texture and poise. Charming sweetness is backed by refreshing acidity and a hint of spritzig that creates a vibrant tension, ensuring the wine remains perfectly balanced with a fresh and lively finish. Try with duck liver pâté.
Awards
94 pts James Suckling
95/100 - Sam Kim - Wine Writer, www.wineorbit.co.nz, NZ
19/20 - Joelle Thomson, Drinksbiz magazine, NZ
19-/20 - Candice Chow, Wine Writer, www.raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz, NZ
95/100 - Cameron Douglas MS, www.camdouglasms.com, NZ
Certifications
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
semi-dry
22.0 g/l residual sugar
5.8 g/l acidity
Maturation
Months in bottle: 24
Aromas
Wood: none
Taste
Body: moderate
Bottling
Closure: Screw top