Pinot Noir
75cl * 14% ABV * Waipara Valley, New Zealand
From the heart of North Canterbury's Waipara Valley, Pegasus Bay is the result of over four decades of passion and expertise from the Donaldson family.
Crafted with traditional Burgundian methods, the 2020 Pinot Noir comes from old, low-yielding vines grown in the stony Glasnevin Gravels of North Canterbury's Waipara Valley. A dry summer and warm autumn produced small, intensely flavoured berries, harvested at perfect ripeness. The result is a bright, ruby-hued wine with a complex nose of dark cherry, cranberry, truffle and woodsmoke, laced with hints of clove and crushed lavender. The palate is broad and silky, framed by fine tannins and a lively acidity, balancing freshness with depth. There is impressive length to the finish, characterised by a savoury spice. Drinking beautifully now. Pair with roasted duck breast in a cherry sauce.
“Intense pinot noir with cassis, blackberry, black cherry, spicy oak, dark chocolate and ripe plum flavours .. appealing purity and nicely layered flavours that linger long after the wine has been swallowed.” 95pts, Bob Campbell MW.
“… this is a silky, hedonistic Pinot, and it encapsulates all that is great about this terrific estate … ” 18.5pts, Matthew Jukes.
" ... Full body, with firm and polished tannins and a juicy finish. It’s quite ripe and opulent with a softness and plushness.” 93pts, James Suckling.