2016 Pegasus Bay Sauvignon Semillon, Waipara North Canterbury
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The colour is pale lemon with aromas of orange blossom, lime, gooseberry and passionfruit. There is also a hint of struck match complexity arising from skin contact during fermentation. The Semillon component helps fill out the palate, adding fruit weight, richness and age-ability, while also acting to restrain the exuberance of the sauvignon blanc. The lees contact adds further creaminess and body, however there is still a crisp refreshing minerality on the finish.
Concentrated and quite funky wine, with weight and texture from contact with the yeast lees and partial barrel maturation and fermentation. Gutsy wine with struck flint, mineral, toast, roasted nut, citrus and lime zest flavours. A very individual wine with a character of its own.
94 Points Bob Campbell MW therealreview.com January 2019
Wonderfully fruited and gorgeously complex, the bouquet shows apricot, beeswax, hazelnut, flint and dried herb characters, leading to a concentrated palate that is beautifully weighted and richly expressed. It is powerful and delectable with ripe fruit intensity together with subtle savoury nuances, finishing impressively long and engaging.
94 Points Sam Kim Wine Orbit February 2019
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury/Waipara |
| Varietals | Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 94 |
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