Pegasus Bay
VIRTUOSO Chardonnay 2019 750ml

Virtuoso is part of our reserve series which we only make in exceptional years, provided it does not compromise the quality of our estate wines.  It is a selection from the best barrels, coming from some of the oldest plantings in the vineyard.  

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.