The extended age shows dried apples, pears and white flowers. Full-bodied with loads of fruit and phenolics that frame it nicely and give it length and polish. A waxy, lemon curd sense to this. Long, flavorful and very, very textured. JS
Pegasus Bay Riesling 2020 (Clearance sale item – other promotion offers and W Rewards are not applicable)
BC
95
JS
93
Upon release the colour is lemon-straw. The nose is an invigorating concoction of tropical, citrus and floral notes. Impressions of pineapple, passionfruit and mandarin lead the way, flanked by crunchy apple, apricot and lemon curd, with teases of honeysuckle and orange blossom. The mouthfeel is zesty and energised, displaying both richness and an elegant structure. A seam of refreshing acidity combined with a hint of spritzig compliment the wine’s body perfectly, leaving the imbiber to savour a lengthy and crisp, satisfying finish.
$ 140
Pegasus Bay Riesling 2024
BC
93
JS
92
The palate is also initially closed but is flavour-packed enough to overcome the flinty edges as very ripe flavours of tangelo, mango and peach twirl around the tongue, driven by a deep-pitched, mineral acidity and notably grippy phenolics (no doubt emphasised by the reduction). There is clearly power and density here, even if the medium-sweet finish is currently slightly clipped. BC