2006 Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir Waipara Valley
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| Style: | Red Wine |
| Grape Type: | Pinot Noir |
| Region: | New Zealand |
About Pegasus Bay
This Waipara Valley producer makes one of New Zealand's most distinctive white wines, a gamey, minerally, layered, complex blend that combines Sauvignon Blanc with a sizable component of barrel-fermented Semillon that goes through malolactic fermentation. Pegasus Bay's bracing Rie... more
Expert Reviews
Bright red with ruby highlights. Initially reticent nose opens to reveal pure, vibrant scents of raspberry, rose petal, minerals, white pepper and sandalwood; ultimately quite reminiscent of a very good Chambolle. Wonderfully suave on entry, then silky and sappy in the middle but light on its feet, with a lovely subtle intensity to the laid-back flavors of raspberry, flowers and spices. A very sophisticated and complex New Zealand pinot with a captivating juicy quality and terrific cut. The tannins are fine-grained and firm, and the long, dry finish reveals excellent spine.

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