Pegasus Bay Aria Riesling 6pk 2023
Winery Details
Pegasus Bay is a family-owned and run business within the Waipara Valley, led by patriarch and Neuroscientist Ivan Donaldson. Free draining and low fertility soils produce low yields of high quality, flavourful grapes, which fully express the qualities of Pegasus Bay’s unique setting. The range of wines is led by diverse and ageworthy styles of Pinot Noir and Riesling, with highly expressive Semillon, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon blends complementing the portfolio.
Press Review
The 2023 Aria Late Picked Riesling is floral and exotic on the nose, with loquat and white pepper, botrytis and almond kernel, rose petals, a hint of lychee and apple blossom. It's so, so pretty, so complex and very long through the finish. A superb wine. This is a wine to age, although many will drink it early. And you can. But you shouldn't. Rating: 96 Points
Source: Erin Larkin, www.robertparker.com
Pegasus Bay ARIA Late Picked Riesling 2023
Bright, even, pale yellow gold. The nose is fresh, with aromas of stonefruit, citrus, honey and floral. Full-bodied, aromas of peach and apricot entwined with kumquat, mandarin and lychee, unfolding citrus blossom, jasmine and honey. Ripe phenolics lightly texture the mouthfeel, unveiling citrus peels and jasmine tea fragrance. The balanced sweetness provides broadness and opulence to the palate, counter-plays lively acidity and persists an amiable, lengthy finish. This late-picked Riesling is packed with succulent fruit and floral details, built on layers and length….
Rating: 19/20
Source: Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
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Pegasus Bay is a family-owned and run business within the Waipara Valley, led by patriarch and Neuroscientist Ivan Donaldson. Free draining and low fertility soils produce low yields of high quality, flavourful grapes, which fully express the qualities of Pegasus Bay’s unique setting. The range of wines is led by diverse and ageworthy styles of Pinot Noir and Riesling, with highly expressive Semillon, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon blends complementing the portfolio.
The 2023 Aria Late Picked Riesling is floral and exotic on the nose, with loquat and white pepper, botrytis and almond kernel, rose petals, a hint of lychee and apple blossom. It's so, so pretty, so complex and very long through the finish. A superb wine. This is a wine to age, although many will drink it early. And you can. But you shouldn't. Rating: 96 Points
Source: Erin Larkin, www.robertparker.com
Pegasus Bay ARIA Late Picked Riesling 2023
Bright, even, pale yellow gold. The nose is fresh, with aromas of stonefruit, citrus, honey and floral. Full-bodied, aromas of peach and apricot entwined with kumquat, mandarin and lychee, unfolding citrus blossom, jasmine and honey. Ripe phenolics lightly texture the mouthfeel, unveiling citrus peels and jasmine tea fragrance. The balanced sweetness provides broadness and opulence to the palate, counter-plays lively acidity and persists an amiable, lengthy finish. This late-picked Riesling is packed with succulent fruit and floral details, built on layers and length….
Rating: 19/20
Source: Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews