2020 Pegasus Bay Riesling Waipara Valley
95SK
93DC
93JS
92VN
$29.99
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95
Sam Kim
Reviewed December 2022Wonderfully fruited and immediately appealing, the bouquet shows pineapple, grilled peach, orange peel, ginger and subtle honey characters, leading to a delectably expressed palate that's filled with succulent fruit flavours and rich texture. Opulent yet harmonious with attractive sweetness and bright acidity, finishing long and luscious.
Professional Reviews
93
Decanter
Made with about 20% of botrytised fruit, this is the medium-dry style in the Pegasus Bay range. The nose is shy at first, showing only gentle notes of ripe pear and quince; with more air, hints of candied orange peel appear. The palate comes with beautiful concentration and the 26.5g/l of residual sugar make this rich, coming across as candied clementine and mandarin peel. This strikes a most gorgeous balance with a mid-palate brimming with ripe, juicy peach and citrus. It is a rich but bravura take on Riesling, striking a natural balance, with an emollient richness and all the flavours of candied citrus. (AK)
93
James Suckling
Aromas of ground ginger, lemon curd, crushed thyme and sliced peaches. Medium-bodied and off dry. Articulate and rounded with the sweetness adding definition and depth. Grated nutmeg. Candied lemon and orange peel. Delicious. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
92
Vinous
The 2020 Riesling from Pegasus Bay is a succulent and satisfying mouthful. There's a natural spritz from minimal handling, before revealing its sweet orange and peach fruit, savory notes and celery spices. The firm acidity and natural phenolics cut through the residual sugar (26g/L) like a razor, providing a lightly grippy and firm fresh finish. All in all, well balanced, running the gauntlet between austerity and sweetness, sweetly. (RG)
Details
| Origin | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Riesling |
| SKU | 1829971 |