Pegasus Bay Aria Riesling 6pk 2023
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
