“Uncompromising quality across every variety and wine produced”
—Cameron Douglas MS, NZ
“The fame and reputation of Canterbury winery Pegasus Bay has quite simply gone through the roof in recent years”
—Jess Lamb, Winerist Magazine
“Outstanding”
Rated one of New Zealand’s top 5 producers
—Robert Parker’s Guide, 7th Edition
“Pegasus Bay gets my vote for Waipara’s top winery for a number of reasons: its wines are often exceptionally good and are always made in adventurous, out of the main stream styles”
—Bob Campbell MW, Australian Gourmet Traveller
“Pegasus Bay is Canterbury’s top winery”.
—Michael Coopers, Wine Atlas of New Zealand
“Pegasus Bay’s fame is skyrocketing”
—Matthew Jukes, UK
“We love the absolute dedication to showing how great wine paired with excellent food creates an experience that’s so much more than the sum of its parts.”
— Cuisine Magazine, August 2012

Promotional Videos

Four Seasons at Pegasus Bay

An inside look at the contrasting beauty of the different seasons at Pegasus Bay. Created by Jason Larraman

Talking family, history and marketing with Ed Donaldson

Ed Donaldson, Marketing Manager of Pegasus Bay Winery shares the remarkable story behind one of New Zealand’s most respected family-run wineries.

Forage North Canterbury

Check out the abundance of wild food from the unique north Canterbury wine region and learn why this place is so incredibly special for wine, food and people. Hear from local forages, chefs and wine personalities about their experience of gathering food and preparing incredible dishes from the land all in one day during the event 'Forage North Canterbury'.

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 Licence Holder:Donaldson Family Limited T/A: Pegasus Bay Winery.
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