The Pegasus Bay Prima Donna Pinot Noir 2020 from Waipara Valley is a sophisticated and elegant wine that radiates with the essence of New Zealand. In this vintage, the winemakers at Pegasus Bay have crafted a masterpiece, showcasing the true potential of the Pinot Noir grape. On the nose, aromas of dark cherries, ripe plums, and hints of spicy oak entice the senses. A deep, ruby red colour sets the stage for a rich and complex palate, bursting with flavours of dark berries, earthy notes, and a touch of vanilla. The tannins are soft and velvety, providing a smooth and lingering finish. This wine is a true reflection of the terroir of Waipara Valley and is a testament to the expertise of Pegasus Bay. Enjoy now or cellar for years to come.
Critic Reviews
98 POINTS
Sam Kim - Wine Orbit
A magnificent rendition of the variety, showing dark berry, dried herb, fine leather, porcini and roasted nut aromas on the nose. The palate exhibits outstanding concentration and depth, wonderfully supported by refined texture and beautifully melded tannins. Sumptuous and expansive, yet structured and robust with an impressively long, engaging finish.
96 POINTS
James Suckling
Freshly sliced ripe strawberry with hints of rose stem, baking spices, and bark follow through to a medium body with integrated tannins and a fine and polished finish. Racy and complex. Classy. Drinkable and appreciable now, but it will deliver so much more in three to five years.
Erin Larkin - Robert Parker Wine Advocate
The 2020 Prima Donna Pinot Noir is rustic smelling and earthy, with bone and gristle, undergrowth, mushrooms and even a hint of peat. I'd suggest that we all have different thresholds, and for me, this is pushing a little firmly against my barriers for comfort, as the finish descends into a medicinal, earthy, abbreviated close. There’s plenty of charm, and many will love it, but it’s a little constricted for me. Black fruit, graphite and exotic spice.
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Tasting Notes
The Pegasus Bay Prima Donna Pinot Noir 2020 from Waipara Valley is a sophisticated and elegant wine that radiates with the essence of New Zealand. In this vintage, the winemakers at Pegasus Bay have crafted a masterpiece, showcasing the true potential of the Pinot Noir grape. On the nose, aromas of dark cherries, ripe plums, and hints of spicy oak entice the senses. A deep, ruby red colour sets the stage for a rich and complex palate, bursting with flavours of dark berries, earthy notes, and a touch of vanilla. The tannins are soft and velvety, providing a smooth and lingering finish. This wine is a true reflection of the terroir of Waipara Valley and is a testament to the expertise of Pegasus Bay. Enjoy now or cellar for years to come.