Pegasus Bay Riesling 2024

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 Riesling 2024

"Delicious on the nose and palate, a wine of complexity and purity. Aromas of apples and limes, mineral and honeysuckle, perhaps a lick of botrytis. Delicious, fresh, and dry as the wine touches the palate, with flavours that mirror the bouquet, supported by a backbone of acidity, salivating freshness, and a long finish with lemon peel and mineral notes." 95 Points, Cameron Douglas MS, www.camdouglasms.com

"Gorgeously styled and expressed, the elegantly perfumed bouquet shows pineapple, lemon sorbet, crunchy apple, and rich floral aromas with a hint of spicy overtone. The succulent palate delivers a finely flowing mouthfeel, accompanied by elegant sweetness and bright acidity, finishing in a splendidly harmonious and lingering manner." 95 Points, Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Bright, even, pale yellow. The nose is softly full, with aromas of citrus, apple, blossom and suggestion of tropical fruit. Medium-full bodied, medium-sweet to taste, aromas of mandarin and pineapple melded with honey, blossom, lime leaf and a touch of spice. The opulent mouthfeel is packed with youthful, bright flavours and good energy. The sweetness balances the invigorating acidity and adds dimension and weight to the palate. This Riesling features purity and length, and it is already delicious." 18.5+/20, Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews   

"The 2024 Riesling is juicy and rounded, with a caress that reminds me of a Spätlese. It’s medium-sweet yet delicate with an almost powdery texture. Residual sugar has rounded its edges and padded out its light body. The finish, however, is succulent and textured, with a combination of firm acidity and phenolics providing the brush to sweep this up and hold it firmly in place. Aromas of apricots, lilac, freshly cooked orange, celery and the merest hint of spice on the fragrant finish." 93 Points, Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous

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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