Pegasus Bay

Waipara Valley Pinot Noir

9.212 ratings
9.51 pro ratings
Waipara, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
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Maddalena de Zambiasi

New Zealand Pinot Noir Pegasus Bay Waipara Valley 2009. € 38,50. Tappo corona. Il terroir si esprime alla perfezione, gusto profondo, avvolgente, intrigante .

New Zealand Pinot Noir Pegasus Bay Waipara Valley 2009. € 38,50. Tappo corona. Il terroir si esprime alla perfezione, gusto profondo, avvolgente, intrigante .

1 person found it helpfulApr 19th, 2013
Wine Nerd

Complex & heavenly nose! Lifted & floral with med + intensity, dark ripe cherry & cranberry, clove, fresh crushed herbs especially thyme, grilled mushrooms & forest floor, red licorice, charcuterie. A touch of VA but inoffensive. Still plenty of fruit & vibrance on the palate: Med + body, high alcohol, hint of medical cherry (I don't mind it), tart cranberry, licorice, savoury & earthy w undertones of baking slices: cinnamon, clove & nutmeg, well integrated med tannins, med + acid, med + finish... Stunning

Complex & heavenly nose! Lifted & floral with med + intensity, dark ripe cherry & cranberry, clove, fresh crushed herbs especially thyme, grilled mushrooms & forest floor, red licorice, charcuterie. A touch of VA but inoffensive. Still plenty of fruit & vibrance on the palate: Med + body, high alcohol, hint of medical cherry (I don't mind it), tart cranberry, licorice, savoury & earthy w undertones of baking slices: cinnamon, clove & nutmeg, well integrated med tannins, med + acid, med + finish... Stunning

Aug 9th, 2021
Petr Jonak

Decanter FWE 2012

Decanter FWE 2012

Oct 16th, 2016
Mike Hickinbotham

Beautiful with a lamb sandwich!

Beautiful with a lamb sandwich!

Dec 28th, 2014
Martin Mills

This just gets better with every try. Up front masses of kir combine with classic NZ notes of soy sauce and Asian spices. The weight is medium-full, velvety tannins all well integrated. A long finish with surprisingly deep notes along the purple fruit end of things, bigger than a typical Pinot but with excellent varietal character and it's own unique qualities. A definite wine of the year candidate.

This just gets better with every try. Up front masses of kir combine with classic NZ notes of soy sauce and Asian spices. The weight is medium-full, velvety tannins all well integrated. A long finish with surprisingly deep notes along the purple fruit end of things, bigger than a typical Pinot but with excellent varietal character and it's own unique qualities. A definite wine of the year candidate.

Jan 8th, 2014
K R
9.0

Night before Cape Town 2013

Night before Cape Town 2013

Jan 13th, 2013
Matthew Turner

Founder Sommelier & Wine Program Solutions

Great catch up and dinner

Great catch up and dinner

May 3rd, 2013
Shalen Shivpuri

Shalen had this 4 years ago

Shalen had this 4 years ago

Aug 20th, 2020
Mark Mcconkey

Mark had this 9 years ago

Mark had this 9 years ago

Aug 29th, 2015
Euan Robertson

Euan had this 10 years ago

Euan had this 10 years ago

Dec 25th, 2014