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Overview
Crafted with heritage, precision, and a nod to the great Bordeaux traditions, Pegasus Bay Merlot Cabernet is a wine of strength, structure, and enduring elegance. Grown on the ancient Glasnevin Gravels of North Canterbury’s Waipara Valley, this blend draws its identity from 30-year-old vines nurtured by a unique mesoclimate and the wisdom of the Donaldson family, who have shaped the landscape of New Zealand winemaking for over four decades. Aged for 18 months in French oak, this Claret-style wine speaks to the connoisseur—offering depth, complexity, and a cellar-worthy frame built to evolve.
Tasting Notes
Dark and brooding in the glass, this Merlot-led blend unfolds with layers of spiced berry, grilled plum, and a mineral edge that whispers of its gravelly soils. Enticing savoury notes of wood smoke, aged leather, cured tobacco, and game create a rugged yet refined bouquet. On the palate, it is tightly structured and commanding—concentrated fruit weight, muscular tannins, and a lively seam of acidity carry through to a long, resonant finish. The Cabernet Sauvignon and touch of Malbec lend poise and dimension, rounding out a wine that balances boldness with sophistication. A classic in the making, ideal for cellaring or pairing with hearty fare.
Accolades
- 94 Points (Cameron Douglas)
- 93 Points (Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion)
