Pegasus Bay Sauvignon Semillon
Pegasus bay moulds sauvignon into a completely different shape to anything else in New Zealand. This is a gloriously luscious, fleshy, concentrated wine that overlays a taut, lemon zest backbone with notes of ripe apricot and peach. A frangipane fragrance and notes of exotic spice provide layers of intrigue to a poached pear undercurrent. Wild yeast fermentation (in French barriques for the semillon component), followed by lees ageing, instils a textural structure of mouth-filling impact, providing the definition necessary to pull its flamboyant generosity into a honed finish. $24 at Dan’s.
By Tyson Stelzer
11 Oct 2012
Tyson Stelzer is a multi-award winning wine writer, television host and producer and international speaker. He was named The International Wine & Spirit Communicator of the Year, The Australian Wine Communicator of the Year and The International Champagne Writer of the Year. He is the author and publisher of seventeen wine books, contributor to many wine magazines, a frequent judge and chair at Australian wine shows and a presenter at wine events in 12 countries. TysonStelzer.com is your link to wine recommendations, book sales, tours and events.
We'd love to add you to our list of friends so you’re first to receive updates on all our upcoming dinners, tastings, tours, articles and books.
