Description
THE WINE
Its colour is a deep ruby upon release. Dark toned and seductive, the nose unfurls with an alluring bouquet of boysenberry, black cherry, and cacao, underpinned with a savoury underlay, reminiscent of wood spice, roast game, truffle, leather, and a tickle of cinnamon. The palate is decadently ripe and supple bodied, with fine grained tannins and generous fruit weight that combine to beautifully harmonise the wine. A backbone of zippy acidity creates the perfect union, adding structure and length on the long, succulent close.
95/100
“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.”
– Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review, NZ
91/100
“… there’s a refinement in the tannic management, which means they’re resolved while still providing structure and line. It’s a richly aromatic Pinot with the use of around one-third whole bunches … .”
– Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, USA
“Pegasus Bay winemakers consistently make powerful Pinot Noir from North Canterbury ….”
– Joelle Thomson, www.joellethomson.com, NZ
95/100
“… Youthful, powerful, enticing … . A quality wine from start to finish … ”
– Cameron Douglas MS, camdouglasms.com, NZ
18.5/20
“… this is a silky, hedonistic Pinot, and it encapsulates all that is great about this terrific estate … ”
– Matthew Jukes, www.matthewjukes.com, UK
93/100
” … Full body, with firm and polished tannins and a juicy finish. It’s quite ripe and opulent with a softness and plushness.”
– James Suckling Wine Reviews, www.jamessuckling.com, USA
“This is one of North Canterbury’s greatest Pinot Noirs … .excellent complexity and richness, and a long, savoury, finely textured finish. A very graceful red, …”
– Michael Cooper, www.michaelcooperwines.co.nz, NZ
