{"product_id":"2015-pegasus-bay-aged-release-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2015 Pegasus Bay Aged Release Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 2015 Pegasus Bay Aged Release Pinot Noir is a mature and beautifully evolved expression of Waipara Valley Pinot Noir, showcasing the complexity and finesse that extended bottle ageing can bring to New Zealand’s finest cool-climate reds. Produced by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePegasus Bay\u003c\/span\u003e, this special aged-release bottling reflects the estate’s philosophy of releasing wines only when they begin to reveal their full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLocated in North Canterbury’s Waipara Valley, Pegasus Bay benefits from a dry climate, long growing season, and limestone-rich soils that contribute to concentrated fruit, vibrant acidity, and savoury structure. The excellent 2015 vintage provided ideal conditions for slow ripening and flavour development, resulting in a Pinot Noir of depth, balance, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the winery, fruit was hand-harvested and fermented with careful extraction to preserve purity and texture. Maturation took place in French oak barrels, including a portion of new oak, allowing the wine to gain complexity and structural harmony while maintaining vineyard expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith significant bottle age, the wine now displays a layered and expressive bouquet of dark cherry, plum, and wild berry fruits, interwoven with notes of dried herbs, forest floor, spice, truffle, and subtle earthy complexity. The palate is silky yet structured, with resolved tannins, bright acidity, and a long, savoury finish that highlights both maturity and regional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNow drinking beautifully, the 2015 Pegasus Bay Aged Release Pinot Noir offers the rare opportunity to experience mature New Zealand Pinot Noir at an optimal stage of development, while still possessing the balance to evolve further over the coming years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA refined and cellar-aged Waipara Pinot Noir for collectors and enthusiasts seeking complexity, elegance, and mature character.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craft Republic Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51244637782331,"sku":"1945563478","price":107.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/2015_Pegasus_Bay_Aged_Release_Pinot_Noir_750ml_df07ff97-5119-44bb-86be-8c22ddf5138a.png?v=1778483233","url":"https:\/\/craftrepublic.com.au\/products\/2015-pegasus-bay-aged-release-pinot-noir-750ml","provider":"Craft Republic Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}