Pegasus Bay Prima Donna Library Release Pinot Noir 2010, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

I really enjoyed trying this wine - the intrigue of looking back in time, tasting what the 2010 delivered for the Pegasus Bay team and discovering how well the wine has held onto its youthful varietal core as well as the slow bottle developed was a real treat.

The nose and palate showcase flavours of baked red berry fruits, brown baking spices, mostly integrated oak and an earthy toasty nutty combination. Most importantly there’s pinosity - not only needed, but a hallmark of the Peg Bay PN wines - at any age. Complex and detailed on the palate with flavours that reflect the nose, a tension and poise from the tannins and acidity then a mix of primary and secondary fruit and integrating wood flavours. Lengthy finish, great balance. Best drinking from today and through 2024. I suggest you either Corovin over a few days or finish the bottle with friends in a single session - the wine loses some integrity over night (but not that much).

95 Points

Excellent