{"product_id":"pegasus-bay-chardonnay-2019","title":"Pegasus Bay Chardonnay 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rich, layered Chardonnay with citrus, stone fruit, toast, and bottle-aged complexity. Textural, serious, and beautifully complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pegasus Bay Chardonnay 2020 is a striking expression of Waipara Valley terroir, crafted by the Donaldson family, pioneers of North Canterbury winemaking since the 1970s. Known for producing wines of power and longevity, Pegasus Bay takes inspiration from Burgundian traditions, applying them with a distinctly New Zealand touch to create Chardonnay of richness, depth, and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-picked fruit from mature vines is gently pressed, then fermented and aged in French oak barriques (a portion new) with extended lees contact and partial malolactic fermentation. The result is a wine of great complexity, where ripe stone fruit, melon, and citrus zest intertwine with vanilla pod, toasted oak, and buttered popcorn, lifted by a distinctive flinty, smoky minerality. On the palate, a creamy, textural richness is balanced by bright acidity, creating a wine that is both full-bodied and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 vintage is generous yet finely tuned, offering immediate appeal but also the structure to reward patient cellaring. With time, its vibrant fruit will evolve into layers of honey, hazelnut, and toasty nuance, confirming its reputation as one of New Zealand’s most age-worthy Chardonnays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crushed Grape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57376311476559,"sku":null,"price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/2550\/0239\/files\/Pegasus_Bay_Chardonnay_3282d4ce-b1c5-486d-b52b-e66fa50b0f48.jpg?v=1777296332","url":"https:\/\/crushedgrape.co.uk\/products\/pegasus-bay-chardonnay-2019","provider":"The Crushed Grape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}