{"product_id":"pegasus-bay-pinot-noir-2022","title":"Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eA richly detailed Pinot Noir with red fruit, spice, and savoury depth. Silky, layered, and one of the more serious Pinot expressions in the batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2022 is a masterful expression of New Zealand Pinot, crafted by the Donaldson family at one of Waipara Valley’s most respected estates. Since its founding in the 1970s, Pegasus Bay has built a reputation for wines of depth, complexity, and age-worthiness, drawing on mature vines, diverse soil types, and the unique microclimate of North Canterbury. This is Pinot Noir with both power and poise – a wine that captures the intensity of the region while retaining Burgundian finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 vintage was crafted using traditional techniques, including 40% whole-bunch fermentation for aromatic lift and fine tannin structure, followed by 15 months in French oak barrels, a portion of which were new. The result is a wine of striking fragrance and layered complexity. Aromas of dark cherry, black plum, and pomegranate are woven with notes of violet, clove, leather, and forest floor, while the palate delivers a silky interplay of juicy red fruit, savoury earthiness, and finely integrated oak. Fresh acidity and ripe, velvety tannins provide balance, leading to a long, focused finish with lingering spice and mineral tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2022 is captivating in its youth, showcasing vibrant fruit and supple texture, but it is also built for the cellar, where over 7–10 years it will evolve into an even more complex wine with layers of truffle, game, and earthy nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crushed Grape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57376311116111,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/2550\/0239\/files\/PegasusBayPinotNoir.jpg?v=1777297064","url":"https:\/\/crushedgrape.co.uk\/products\/pegasus-bay-pinot-noir-2022","provider":"The Crushed Grape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}