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 

"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

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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