PEGASUS BAY AGED RELEASE PINOT NOIR 2016

Pegasus Bay wines are made to age, and their wines tend to be released later than most wineries, holding them back until they feel they are beginning to be ready to drink. However, these are wines that will improve further with cellaring and so each year a small, limited cellar release is made of wines that are 10 years old – ready to enjoy and savour. 

Winery notes (2016 Vintage)
"It has an ageing plum core, thinning to scarlet at the edges. Aromas of red and dark fruit soon ebb to reveal notes of forest undergrowth, wild mushrooms, black olive tapenade and grilled game. The palate is satisfyingly concentrated with fine grained developed tannins, however there is a refreshing minerality which ensures the wine remains tight and focused, with a lasting finish. Extended maturation in bottle has given this wine an underlying sense of development that shines a light on the rewards of cellaring.

Our aged release program started back in 2006 when we set aside a few cases of our key varieties, Riesling & Pinot Noir, with the intention of releasing them in 2016, 10 years later. Stock has been set aside every vintage since. The inspiration for this came from the desire to offer our customers the opportunity to taste these wines in full maturity, something that is relatively rare these days. We consider this to be a particularly satisfying time to experience these wines with the added complexities of bottle age, while still offering years of good drinking ahead."

5 Stars & 96/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, March 2026 (2016 Vintage)
"Wonderfully maturing with complexity, showing dark berry, cured meat, cake spice, warm mushroom, and toasted almond characters on the nose. The palate displays a silky-smooth mouthfeel and excellent weight, complemented by velvety texture and finely infused tannins, finishing impressively long and expansive. At its best; now to 2029."

Rated Outstanding & 95/100 Cameron Douglas MS, March 2026 (2016 Vintage)
"A completely delicious wine. Everything about the bouquet and palate is Pegasus Bay through and through. From the dark cherry and gently spiced plum, to the signature of chalky limestone soil and stone ideas this is a complete wine. Polished, long-chain integrating tannins, the acid line carries flavour and texture throughout the palate and brings together a length and definitively youthful finish. Well made, integrating nicely with best drinking from day of purchase through 2034."

5 Stars & 19/20 (95) Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, March 2026 (2016 Vintage)
Moderately deep ruby red, with slight bricking on the rim. The nose is full, with aromas of red cherry, blackberry, game, shiitake, liquorice, and spice. Medium-bodied, aromas of dried red cherry and blackberry intertwined with shiitake, liquorice, cinnamon, dried herb and gamey notes. The fruit is fresh and supported by zappy acidity. Rich spice and herb enriched the fruit, contributing savoury complexity and lending an elegant, broody, long finish. This aged Pinot Noir is ageing gracefully, packed with good energy and enriched features. Match with truffle risotto and roasted lamb shoulder over the next 5+ years.  Approx one-third of grapes are whole bunch with the balance destemmed on top, cold-soaked in vats for a few days, wild fermented to 13.5% alc, post-ferment maceration for up to a week. Then aged in French oak barriques for 18 months, 40% new oak approx. 19/20 pts (95 pts) Mar 2026