Pegasus Bay Prima Donna Pinot Noir 6pk
Pegasus Bay Prima Donna Pinot Noir 2020
The best barrel selection of Pinot Noir from Pegasus Bay's oldest ungrafted plantings, their winemaking follows a Burgundian philosophy of judicious use of whole bunch and fine oak.
Pegasus Bay Prima Donna Pinot Noir 2020
"A magnificent rendition of the variety, showing dark berry, dried herb, fine leather, porcini and roasted nut aromas on the nose. The palate exhibits outstanding concentration and depth, wonderfully supported by refined texture and beautifully melded tannins. Sumptuous and expansive, yet structured and robust with an impressively long, engaging finish." 98 Points, Sam Kim – Wine Writer, Wine Orbit, www.wineorbit.co.nz
"Deep ruby-red, lighter on the rim. The nose is gentle and voluminous, with aromas of black cherry, plum, undergrowth, medicinal herbs, earth and floral hints. Medium-full bodied, aromas of black cherry and plum melded with savoury shiitake, dried herbs, lavender, black pepper and earthy nuances. The wine is harmoniously complex with developed tertiary nuances of dried herbs, mushrooms and earthy details; lacy acidity binds and provides vitality and drives. Filigreed dusty tannins framed a fine structure and lent a long, savoury, elegant closing. An exceptional Pinot Noir possesses elegance, power and complexity." 19.5-/20, Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
“… medium body with integrated tannins and a fine and polished finish. Racy and complex. Classy ….” 96 Points, James Suckling Wine Reviews, www.jamessuckling.com
"Complexity and enticement with a full and richly scented bouquet from ripe dark cherry and plum fruits, baking spices and soil smoke, clove and vanilla. There’s an intensity and complexity that offers promise and quality. Rest assured it is fantastic with flavours of dark berries and wood smoke, there’s a light flinty reductive quality that precedes additional flavours from dark rose and barrel spice to layers of lees. An abundance of tannins and acidity for mouthfeel and framing of the fruit. Well made, lengthy and complex." 95 Points, Cameron Douglas MS, www.camdouglasms.com
"For its top Waipara, North Canterbury red, Pegasus Bay wants 'a heavenly voice, a shapely body and a velvety nose' .… Likely to be long-lived, the 2020 vintage is deep ruby, with a fragrant, savoury bouquet. Mouthfilling, it has concentrated, berryish, spicy, nutty flavours, showing excellent complexity, and good tannin backbone. Full of youthful vigour, it's well worth cellaring." 5 STARS, Michael Cooper, Independent Wine Reviewer
"On the elegant nose you have aromas of mixed cherries, red plums, fresh herbs, wildflowers and a deft note of flint smoke. The palate is light-to-medium in weight and your senses are instantly engaged by juicy cherries, along with pomegranate and ripe red plum skins. Due to the ideal 2020 growing conditions this vintage has a controlled amount of varietal acidity and woven seamlessly a thin seam of minerality and a subtle note of truffle from its diligent time in French oak. The result is a finely textured palate, kept on point by casual varietal acidity crafting a nicely balanced expression. This wine has an earlier drinking nature than previous vintages and will impress all Pinot Noir lovers." 5 STARS, Gavin Hubble Grape-to-Glass
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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