Pollination of the grape flowers was affected by frequent strong, cool winds in late spring and early summer, resulting in a small crop of riesling grapes. The rest of the summer was splendid and the autumn was warm, dry and lingering. The berries became optimally ripe and flavoursome...
2007
Riesling - 2007
Tags: 2007 | Current releases | Pegasus Bay Riesling - Tasting NotesWaipara was buffeted by frequent strong winds in late spring and early summer which coincided with the period when the grapes were in flower. It impaired pollination and thus quite markedly reduced the crop level. The rest of the summer, however, was excellent and the autumn was warm, dry and lingering....
Sauvignon Semillon - 2007
Tags: 2007 | Current releases | Pegasus Bay Sauvignon Semillon - Tasting NotesWaipara was buffeted by frequent strong winds in late spring and early summer which coincided with the period when the grapes were in flower. It impaired pollination and thus quite markedly reduced the crop level. The rest of the summer, however, and the autumn was warm, dry and lingering. We were thus able to harvest beautifully ripened, flavoursome grapes which had retained good levels of natural acidity.

