Pegasus Bay Finale Noble Semillon Sauvignon 375ml 2021

Finale is a limited reserve sweet botrytis Semillon/Sauvignon blend, rich and full-bodied yet balanced by vibrant acidity.

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Tasting Notes

Pegasus Bay Finale Noble Semillon Sauvignon 375ml 2021

"Noble sweet white blend made in the style of Sauternes. Very luscious without being cloying. Plenty of honeyed botrytis influence with vanilla, ginger, bush honey and quince characters. A wonderful dessert wine." 96 Points, Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review

"Pungent nose of musk & smoke from the botrytis, a saline aspect, marzipan & fruit cake joining, perfume, a sense of richness, pea-pod later. The palate delivers the sweetness, powerful and intense, filling the mouth, rich but superbly balanced, not at all OTT. Touches of pea-pod & green herb add freshness, with a very long finish. A wine to luxuriate in." Excellent to Outstanding Mark Henderson, Otago Daily Times, www.odt.co.nz

"Bright, even, medium yellow gold. This has a rich, engaging bouquet packed with aromas of smoke flint and spice overlying apricot, citrus peels, honey and quince paste. Full-bodied, aromas of dried apricot entwined with lemon curd, peach puree, unfolding citrus peels, honey, quince paste, cardamon, ginger and smoke flint. The mouthfeel is opulent; creamy, honey-like texture sustains powerful layers and structure, along with zingy acidity persists a lengthy, refined finish. This Noble Semillon Sauvignon is powerful and harmonious, opulently expressed with finesse and complexity…." 19+/20,  Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

"The 2021 vintage is light gold and honey-sweet. Estate-grown in North Canterbury and made in the classic Sauternes style, it was matured for a year in French oak barriques. Already lovely, it is mouthfilling, rich and sweetly seductive, with a slightly oily texture and concentrated, peachy, gently honeyed aromas and flavours, complex and smooth." 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.

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