2016 Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir, Waipara
A$68.25
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10197V16
Ivan Donaldson uses traditional Burgundian winemaking methods to make this wine. By Picking the various blocks at different stages, depending on their maturity, the principle aim is for a range of red and dark fruit flavours.
Approximately one quarter of the grapes were put at the bottom of the fermentation vats as whole bunches, with the balance being destemmed on top, retaining as many whole berries as possible.
Ivan Donaldson planted the first vineyard in Canterbury in 1976 and founded Pegasus Bay winery with wife Christine a decade later. Today, their four sons run the winery and restaurant with two of their partners and continue to spearhead innovative wines from the outstanding North Canterbury region. Winemaker Mat, the eldest son, leads a talented team who used an increasing amount of whole bunches in the ferment to make this spicy, structured Pinot that was aged in oak (40% new) for 18 months. It gets better by the year. It wasn’t that long ago I was singing the praises of the 2015 as the best Peg’ Bay Pinot yet. Now, meet this well-balanced, intensely flavoursome, silky smooth pinot.
19/20 Joelle Thomson, Drinksbiz June/July 2019
Dense, seamless and flavoursome pinot noir with ripe plum, cherry and violet with a strong seasoning of spicy oak. Distinctive wine which is an expression of variety, place and winemaking. A youthful wine with potential 10 MAY 2019 2019–2024
94 points Bob Campbell MW therealreview.com
Bold, strong perfume of dark berries, earthiness, truffle, cedar and clove. Big scent. Powerful style, concentrated, dark-fruited and herb-spiked, shows some light chew of tannins, brisk-crispness of acidity. It?s a hefty pinot that finds balance in the middle of everything and has strong personality. It’s very good.
94 points Mike Bennie winefront.com.au
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Waipara Valley |
| Varietals | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 95 |
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