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Pegasus Bay Sauvignon Semillon Waipara Valley
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Pegasus Bay Sauvignon Semillon Waipara Valley

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WINERY INFORMATION Vineyard The vines which are almost 30 years old were grown on a series of north facing gradually descending terraces in stony free draining soil We deliberately had a mixture of exposed and shaded fruit on the sauvignon blanc vines to ensure a wide spectrum of flavours TheSemillon fruit which naturally ripens later was fully exposed to the sunlight Winemaking We picked the sauvignon in stages during April timing each harvest to further optimise the grapes rsquo range of natural flavours The semillon was harvested in May by which time it had achieved optimal physiological ripeness These varieties were fermented separately the semillon in old French oak barrels to help develop the wine rsquo s texture without adding oak Both varieties were then aged on their natural deposits of yeast lees sur lie for eight months to fill out the palate the semillon portion remaining in barrels throughout this time TASTING NOTES Impressions of passionfruit melon greengage and gooseberry abound in the aroma and flavour These are supported by savoury hints of roast capsicum and aubergine It is rich and concentrated in the mouth but retains a tight-knit refined structure with a zesty dry crisp finish While ready to drink on release it should develop a range of additional fascinating nuances with careful cellaring

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2014
$39.99 each - in a pack of 6
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$40.42 each - in a pack of 6
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$43.33 each - in a pack of 6
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WINERY INFORMATION Vineyard The vines which are almost 30 years old were grown on a series of north facing gradually descending terraces in stony free draining soil We deliberately had a mixture of exposed and shaded fruit on the sauvignon blanc vines to ensure a wide spectrum of flavours The Semillon fruit which naturally ripens later was fully exposed to the sunlight Winemaking We picked the sauvignon in stages during April timing each harvest to further optimise the grapes rsquo range of natural flavours The semillon was harvested in May by which time it had achieved optimal physiological ripeness These varieties were fermented separately the semillon in old French oak barrels to help develop the wine rsquo s texture without adding oak Both varieties were then aged on their natural deposits of yeast lees sur lie for eight months to fill out the palate the semillon portion remaining in barrels throughout this time TASTING NOTES Impressions of passionfruit melon greengage and gooseberry abound in the aroma and flavour These are supported by savoury hints of roast capsicum and aubergine It is rich and concentrated in the mouth but retains a tight-knit refined structure with a zesty dry crisp finish While ready to drink on release it should develop a range of additional fascinating nuances with careful cellaring

Vintage: 2014

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