Pegasus Bay Aged Release Pinot Noir 2010, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

Very exciting to take a look back at a ten year old Aotearoa Pinot Noir as an aged release offering. Aromas of a developing wine show first with red berry fruits beginning to dry a little, darker plum moments and an earthy, mineral integrated complexity. Primary fruit notes remain too, but these are hidden behind the toasty smoky layers of wood and bottle-age. Additional aromas of cinnamon and wood smoke, some clove and vanilla spice. On the palate - textures first from integrated and integrating tannins. There’s still plenty of acidity and the fruit suggestions on the nose come alive on the palate. Warm, balanced, complex and varietal. There’s an old rose and earthy quality that can only come from site. Balanced, well made and ready. Best drinking from today and through 2024.

94 Points

Excellent