Pegasus Bay Virtuoso Chardonnay (Offer)

Virtuoso is part of the Pegasus Bay reserve series which they only make in exceptional years. It is a selection from the best barrels, coming from some of the oldest plantings in the vineyard. As with all their Chardonnay’s, they only use traditional Burgundian winemaking methods. 

On release it has an enchanting lemon hue. A feast of tantalising aromas greet the nose, roasted peach, green apple and grapefruit pith interwoven with toasted grains, smoky bacon, flint, orange blossom and a lick of struck match. The palate is powerfully expressive and generously proportioned, dense and layered yet fresh and vibrant. An opulent and creamy mouthfeel is perfectly balanced with integrated oak and a frisky acidity that excites the mid-palate, creating focus, energy, and drive. The finish is seamlessly executed, long and explosive with a rewarding nutty afterglow. A full bodied and complex Chardonnay displaying classic North Canterbury essence.