Pegasus Bay Age Release Riesling 2015

Pegasus Bay's famed Rieslings are given an extended “hang time” and picked (when possible) with a portion of noble botrytis, which defines this producer's distinctive house style.

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Tasting Notes

Pegasus Bay Age Release Riesling 2015

"The extended age shows dried apples, pears and white flowers. Full-bodied with loads of fruit and phenolics that frame it nicely and give it length and polish. A waxy, lemon curd sense to this. Long, flavourful and very, very textured." 96 Points, James Suckling Wine Reviews 

"Wonderfully complex and enticing, the bouquet shows orange peel, honey, apricot, lemon sorbet, and subtle spice aromas. The palate delivers juicy fruit intensity with creamy texture and enticing sweetness, wonderfully countered by bright acidity, making it flavoursome and hugely appealing." 96 Points, Sam Kim – Wine Writer, NZ, Wine Orbit, www.wineorbit.co.nz

"Fantastic bouquet—the Pegasus Bay signature of complexity, style, and a moment of botrytis—classic. I do notice a lick of ‘kero’ in the bouquet; it adds breadth, depth, and a certain Germanic quality. The bouquet also has an equal intensity of lemon and peach, with a distinctive minerality and an unmistakable layer of intrigue. Outstanding on the palate—off-dry and tense with acidity. Flavours of citrus and apricot, then apple and honeysuckle follow. Lengthy and delicious, with a lick of orange peel and pith." 94 Points, Cameron Douglas MS, www.camdouglasms.com

"One of those noses where isolating characters is superfluous, it is so quietly engaging as a whole. The palate ramps up the impact, a tickle of spritz initially, giving way to chalky phenolics that build texture, toast and honey development and excellent length. One again it’s the expression as a whole that is so engaging. So, so moreish." Excellent to Outstanding, Mark Henderson, Otago Daily Times, NZ 

This 'Aged Release' label is a re-release of the Waipara Valley, North Canterbury classic when it is 10 years old. The 2015 vintage is currently in full stride. Bright, light gold/green, it is a distinctly medium style with rich, peachy, vaguely honeyed flavours, showing lovely vigour, complexity and length. From a vintage that in its youth showed very little evidence of noble botrytis, it's still very lively …" 5 STARS, Michael Cooper, Independent Wine Reviewer

Pegasus Bay is a family-owned and run business within the Waipara Valley, led by patriarch and Neuroscientist Ivan Donaldson. Free draining and low fertility soils produce low yields of high quality, flavourful grapes, which fully express the qualities of Pegasus Bay’s unique setting. The range of wines is led by diverse and ageworthy styles of Pinot Noir and Riesling, with highly expressive Semillon, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon blends complementing the portfolio.

Producer website: https://www.pegasusbay.com/

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