2018 Pegasus Bay Sauvignon Blanc Semilon
Canterbury, NZ
Complexity and texture abound in this Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blend from one of NZ's leading wineries
$49.00
Out of Stock
About The Wine
The Pegasus Bay Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is a New World take on an Old World wine, showing complex flavours and reflecting the ripeness of the fruit.
It opens with the classic Sauvignon Blanc aromas of passionfruit and melon, with some added orange peel and blossom, with the intense fruit stemming from fermentation in stainless steel, while the Semillon adds texture and some savoury characters due to barrel fermentation. There is a pleasing palate weight arising from maturation on lees, while the high acidity keeps the wine balanced and vibrant.
If you're looking for a Bordeaux white without the high price tag, it's difficult to go past the Pegasus Bay which overdelivers on quality.
About Pegasus Bay
Ivan Donaldson's journey into wine started in the 1970s. After receiving a wine-focused book from his girlfriend, Christine, they explored the vineyards of Europe and then returned to their home in New Zealand, planting one of the first vineyards in the Canterbury region. Ivan and Christine subsequently got married, and their story has become entwined with wine ever since.
The vineyard, planted in 1985, is home to an array of grapes, such as Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, with their reserve Pinot Noir – Prima Donna – receiving many very positive reviews for its incredible quality.
Canterbury, NZ
From the Producer
HARVEST AND WINE MAKING
This is a unique expression of a traditional white Bordeaux blend using approximately 70% Sauvignon Blanc & 30% Semillon. Both varieties were picked in stages, timing each harvest to optimise the grapes’ range of natural flavours. These varieties were fermented separately, most of the Sauvignon in stainless steel to retain the pure fruit character (with approx. one third on skins) and all the Semillon in oak puncheons to add texture. A small percentage of the Sauvignon Blanc was also matured in new French barrels to give extra length and complexity. Both varieties were aged on their natural deposits of yeast lees (sur lie) for approximately 10 mths, prior to blending. Once bottled, the wine was left to age for another year before release, allowing it to integrate further.
Blend : Sauvignon Blanc (70%), Semillon (30%)
Closure : Screw Cap
Drink Until : 2025
Bottle Size : 750ml
Critic Reviews
"Rich, gutsy and quite complex blended white that's gently aromatic with melon, passionfruit, lime and struck flint and fireworks reductive character. A combination of firm acidity and fine tannins give the wine backbone and a drying finish. Best with food. Should age well." - Bob Campbell (The Real Review)
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