Nik Pegasus Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Central Coast, California
Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.
Fruity nose with blueberries, blackberries, black cherries, earth, vanilla, wood, licorice, spices, light vegetables, tobacco, herbs, coffee, chocolates and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity and nice legs.
Dry on the palate with plums, blueberries, cherries, currants, oak, earth, vanilla, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, black tea, spices, light vegetables and peppercorn.
Medium finish with fine-grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a nice Cabernet Sauvignon from Central Coast. Showing mild complexity with a nice mouthfeel.
Tangy and good with food or by itself. Easy drinking and needs 90 minutes to open up a properly, show the tannins and bring more structure.
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec. Aged in French and American oak barrels for 20 months.
13.8% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$45. — 4 years ago
Smells like: steel wool, lime sorbet, whey, and rain on a tin roof.
Tastes like: white peonies, Cala Cala pith, caramelized pear, electric
Good for: flashback and flash forward scenes in movies about technology, rapini and anchovy with polenta. — 6 months ago
I think the 2016 is even better! — 3 years ago
Nik Pegasus Gold Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, California
A pretty color of dark ruby, with a wide reddish rim.
Beautiful nose of violets, earth, wild flowers, sweet cherries, plums, black currants, light wood, spices, vanilla, milk chocolates and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with raspberries, cherries, red plums, wood, licorice, vegetables, earth, alcohol, spices, peppercorn, cinnamon and herbs.
Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a nice Cabernet Sauvignon from Central Coast in California. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Fruit forward with mild complexity.
Drinking nicely now, but still young. Would be nice to revisit it in a couple of years.
Needs 60 minutes of airtime, so please be patient. After 2 hours, it is even spicier with a nice bite to it. Very tasty.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Aged in French and American oak barrels for 19 months.
13.8% alcohol by Vol.
90 points.
$43. — 4 years ago
Pinot noir from Waipara (north Canterbury) is the most underrated in New Zealand, easily up there with the best in central Otago. In fact I would go as far to say wines from this region are the most under rated in New Zealand. Pegasus Bay lead the way over 20 years ago. Caveat is that if you are comparing central Otago with waipara, the Pinot noir is softer, but still with a complex structure but more more hidden. Duck is perfect. For afternoon drinking also superb. — a year ago
The Clos Pegase label features Pegasus, painted circa 1890 by the French artist Redon. Pale lemon with aromas of fresh fruit and floral scents. On the palate apple and melon flavors, creamy with pronounced oak and citrus notes. Medium finish, good balance ending with fruit and oak character. Still tasting well. Good value! We just tasted beside a Stags Leap, Pegase won, and it’s $5 cheaper!! Nice!! — 4 years ago
Had this about a year ago. The Clos Pegase label features Pegasus, painted circa 1890 by the French artist Redon. Pale lemon with aromas of fresh fruit and floral scents. On the palate apple and melon flavors, creamy with pronounced oak and citrus notes. Medium finish, good balance ending with fruit and oak character. Aged well from a year ago. Good value! — 5 years ago
Brandon Thiessen
Delightful — a month ago