2012 Pegasus Bay Aged Release Pinot Noir

Brand	Pegasus Bay
Region	North Canterbury
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Size	750ml
Alcohol %	13.5%
Vintage	2012
Country	New Zealand

Pegasus Bay put Waipara on the Global Pinot Noir winemaking map, having produced a plethora of World Class releases over several decades. Now they are taking up the mantel to age wines for the Pinot lover, giving us the opportunity to buy them in their prime… and what an unmissable opportunity this is. 2012 was an excellent vintage, reflected in its 96/100 and multiple 5 Star Ratings. Prominent international wine critic Matthew Jukes says of this 2012…"The oak control is phenomenal, showing more elegance and sophistication than hundreds of Burgundies”. Now with 14 years bottle age… the results are nothing short of spellbinding. Pegasus Bay have long offered World Class wines at realistic prices and this latest library release is a compelling example. Matthew Jukes rates it better than “Hundreds of Burgundies” – they would all be several to many times the price of this Pegasus Bay 2012. Ready to be enjoyed now and over the next 2-3 years as a beautifully mature, sophisticated and intriguing Pinot Noir.

Deep, dark aromas of plums, cola, mushrooms, forest floor with cured meats and an umami note, a harmony of fruit and tertiary characteristics.

True to style with excellent concentration, weight, and power. Now with the emerging savoury complexity, it’s a compelling package. Bottle maturation has resulted in a harmonious, integrated palate, a fluid movement across the palate of dark fruit, complexity, and structure, all as one. Obviously, this release is limited, buy a few bottles and drink over the next 2-3 years, serve with duck or roasted meats.