Pegasus Bay
VIRTUOSO Chardonnay 2020 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.  

Shimmering bright lemon in colour, the nose is multi-faceted, fruit driven yet intriguingly savoury.  Impressions of grapefruit, grilled pineapple, and melon, nestled on an underlay of smoky bacon, buttered popcorn, and pie crust, fused with hazelnuts, creamy caramel, and a puff of gunpowder.  In the mouth it is vibrant and energised, with sophisticated concentration and exhilarating acidity combining to create a formidable tension.  Strapping, yet oozing with finesse, it accelerates towards a long, racy finish.