Awarded Classic Status Michael Cooper's Buyers Guide 2009, NZ
 
"Although wine makers Matthew and Lynnette look as though they have just got in from an all night rave they are presently producing some of New Zealand's most exhilarating, Burgundy inspired white wines..."

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, USA
 

2007

"Powerful, firm wine, elegant and finely structured with loads of personality and potential"  WineState Magazine, Australia

"Pegasus Bay's wines are always a little different and this wine takes chardonnay to a new level in this country."
Charmian Smith, Otago Daily Times, NZ
 

2006

"Waipara's most distinguished winery is Pegasus Bay...This powerful, classy North Canterbury wine has substantial body and rich grapefruit and peach flavours..."

NZ Listener, Wine of the Week, Michael Cooper
 

"Impressively concentrated wine with ripe peach, citrus and stone fruit flavours interwoven with classy oak. Distinctive wine with character"

Bob Campbell MW, Gourmet Wine, Australia