NZ
Australia
Arguably one of the best Rieslings in New Zealand - complex, rich & awes inspiring..
Opulently scented, the nose unfurls in waves of citrus, floral and tropical tones. A surge of mandarin spray, pineapple, honeydew melon, and citrus blossom, ebbs to reveal an undercurrent of green apple, kaffir lime leaf and oriental spice, drifting over a steely mineral floor
Beautiful to drink now or mature for 10+ years.
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Description
A unique vineyard in the Waipara Valley, Pegasus Bay, is an entirely family-owned and operated enterprise. It’s tucked up under the lee of the Teviotdale Range, meaning it gets maximum protection from the Pacfic’s easterly breezes.The Donaldson family have taken full advantage of this unique setting. Their aim is to grow grapes of the highest quality, with minimal handling of the fruit, which fully expresses the features of the vineyard. As pioneers of local grape growing and winemaking, the family have been seriously involved with wine since the early 1970’s.
This wine has a star bright lemon hue and while lemons, limes and mandarins come to the fore, there is a background of ripe stonefruit such as peaches and apricots. Honeysuckle and honeycomb influences come from botrytis, which has also made the wine more full bodied and concentrated. It has a spine of natural acidity and tingling minerality that helps draw out the palate structure to a citrus zest finish.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Apricot, Honeysuckle, Mandarin
Palate:Apple, Citrus, Cream, Lemon Curd, Nectarine, Peach
Food Pairings:
Asian
Dessert
Description
A unique vineyard in the Waipara Valley, Pegasus Bay, is an entirely family-owned and operated enterprise. It’s tucked up under the lee of the Teviotdale Range, meaning it gets maximum protection from the Pacfic’s easterly breezes.
The Donaldson family have taken full advantage of this unique setting. Their aim is to grow grapes of the highest quality, with minimal handling of the fruit, which fully expresses the features of the vineyard. As pioneers of local grape growing and winemaking, the family have been seriously involved with wine since the early 1970’s.
This wine has a star bright lemon hue and while lemons, limes and mandarins come to the fore, there is a background of ripe stonefruit such as peaches and apricots. Honeysuckle and honeycomb influences come from botrytis, which has also made the wine more full bodied and concentrated. It has a spine of natural acidity and tingling minerality that helps draw out the palate structure to a citrus zest finish.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Apricot, Honeysuckle, Mandarin
Palate:
Apple, Citrus, Cream, Lemon Curd, Nectarine, Peach
Food Pairings:
Asian
Dessert
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Apricot, Honeysuckle, Mandarin
Apple, Citrus, Cream, Lemon Curd, Nectarine, Peach
Asian
Dessert