Pegasus Bay Bel Canto Dry Riesling 2024
A brilliantly structured and complex Riesling, if you adore the variety and all the treasures that it delivers, you'll be in heaven wi...
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December 26, 2025
Showing posts with label Waipara. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Waipara. Show all posts
Pegasus Bay Virtuoso Chardonnay 2021
A concentrated and flirtatious delight. If rich styles of Chardonnay make you weak at the knees, you should make a beeline in this directi...
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December 18, 2025
Pegasus Bay Estate Riesling 2024
The words cleansing and purity describe this off-dry, Germanic take on Riesling from New Zealand's Pegasus Bay.
Qwine
December 14, 2025
Pegasus Bay Estate Chardonnay 2022
Concentrated, generous, fleshy and textured, there is an ocean of delight awaiting those who enjoy richer styles of Chardonnay.
Qwine
December 08, 2025
Pegasus Bay Merlot Cabernet 2023
This Pegasus Bay Merlot Cabernet speaks of the North Canterbury soils from the first sniff. There is an earthy grounding that defines this...
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October 13, 2025
Pegasus Bay Gewurztraminer 2025
Unmistakably Gewurz, Turkish Delight, musk and rose petals soar from the glass but with a poise that keeps it from tipping into excess. Ther...
Qwine
October 12, 2025
Main Divide Pinot Noir 2023
I poured this Main Divide Pinot Noir at the Pinot Palooza event last year and my challenge to allcomers was simple: find me a better value...
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September 30, 2025
Pegasus Bay Estate Pinot Noir 2023
The Pinot Noirs from Pegasus Bay don't ever seem to skip a beat. This 2023 release is deliciously savoury, and if you are unfamiliar w...
Qwine
September 25, 2025
Main Divide Chardonnay 2024
Get in the queue! A ripping bargain for around 30 bucks, this Main Divide Chardonnay punches well above its weight for quality and value. ...
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September 09, 2025
Pegasus Bay Prima Donna Pinot Noir 2019
The last time I saw this Pegasus Bay Prima Donna 2019 was in 2022 and an extra couple of years in bottle has certainly been of benefit. It...
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November 16, 2024
Pegasus Bay Estate Pinot Noir 2022
From the Donaldson family's sustainably farmed vineyards in North Canterbury comes this superb expression of Pinot Noir and it is easy...
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November 16, 2024
Main Divide Pinot Noir 2022
Find me a better Pinot Noir for $35. At a competitive price point, this Main Divide Pinot Noir from the team at Pegasus Bay rises to the f...
Qwine
November 16, 2024
Georges Road Les Terrasses Rosé 2023
A summertime Rosé, the 4.5g/L of residual sugar protrudes a little but the crunch from the red apple can't be denied.
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March 24, 2024
Georges Road Selection Pinot Gris 2023
This is the best Pinot Gris I have seen for a little while. It's an absolutely ripping wine! The detail, the interest and the wonderfu...
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March 18, 2024
Georges Road L'Etranger Pinot Noir 2022
Georges Road is a small winery an hour's north of Christchurch in the Waipara region. These wines are considered and well made. The L...
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March 17, 2024
Georges Road Block Three Riesling 2022
From a tiny Waipara producer an hour's north of Christchurch comes this most impressive Riesling. Inspired by his time him Alsace, winem...
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March 11, 2024
Pegasus Bay Bel Canto Riesling 2020
Layered and generous, this is a serious Riesling for serious Riesling lovers. Harvested a little later and fermented dry, it's such an...
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November 06, 2022
Black Estate Damsteep Pet Nat 2022
The best Pet Nat I have tasted. There, I said it! I could actually have a glass of this, and another, and probably another. Refreshing del...
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October 30, 2022
Pegasus Bay Prima Donna Pinot Noir 2019
The flagship wine for Pegasus Bay, this is just brilliant. Its class is evident when lined up alongside its sibling, albeit the latter was...
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October 22, 2022
Pegasus Bay Maestro 2019
The Maestro represents the best of the Pegasus Bay Bordeaux fruit. I was privileged to receive a pre-release sample and all I can suggest ...
Qwine
October 18, 2022
