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Pegasus Bay Winery |
Within the Waipara Valley, Pegasus Bay vineyard gets maximum protection from the Pacific's easterly breezes by being tucked up under the lee of the Teviotdale range. Heat summation during the day is promoted by smooth stones and gravels left behind by an ice age glacier. The soil is freely draining and of low fertility, resulting in naturally reduced vine vigour. This produces low yields of optimally ripened, high quality, flavourful grapes, which fully express the qualities of this unique setting. An unusually large vineyard staff allows operations such as shoot thinning, crop thinning, berry exposure and fruit selection, to be carried out meticulously.
The Donaldson family have been seriously involved in wine since the early 1970's and were pioneers of local grape growing and wine making. Associate Professor and Consultant Neurologist, Ivan Donaldson, is a wine writer and wine judge. He also oversees viticulture and wine styles. |
| Contact |
| Phone:
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+64 3 3146869 |
| Fax:
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+64 3 3146869 |
Postal
Address: |
Stockgrove Road, RD 2, Waipara, Amberley |
Delivery
Address: |
Stockgrove Road, Waipara, Amberley |
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| Staff |
| Owner:
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Ivan & Chris Donaldson |
| Manager:
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Ivan Donaldson |
| Sales:
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Edward Donaldson |
| Marketing:
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Edward Donaldson |
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| Producer Details
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| Opening
Hours: |
We are open for wine tastings and sales from 10:30am to 5:00pm seven days. The restaurant is open from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm seven days seasonally |
| Vineyards:
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30 |
| Production:
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15000 |
| Winery Tours:
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No |
| Newsletter:
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No |
| Wineclub:
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No |
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| Sales |
| Cellar Door:
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Yes |
| Internet: |
Yes |
| Direct Mail:
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Yes |
| Via Retailers: |
Yes |
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| Wines from this Producer |
| Main Divide Pinot Noir | 2003 |
| Pegasus Bay Aria | 2002 | 2001 |
| Pegasus Bay Cabernet Merlot | 2001 | 2000 |
| Pegasus Bay Chardonnay | 2002 | 2001 |
| Pegasus Bay Finale | 2000 | 1999 |
| Pegasus Bay Maestro | 2001 | 1998 |
| Pegasus Bay Main Divide Chardonnay | 2001 |
| Pegasus Bay Main Divide Pinot Noir | 2001 |
| Pegasus Bay Main Divide Riesling | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 |
| Pegasus Bay Merlot Cabernet | 2002 |
| Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir | 2002 | 2001 |
| Pegasus Bay Prima Donna | 2001 | 1999 |
| Pegasus Bay Riesling | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
| Pegasus Bay Sauvignon Semillon | 2002 | 2001 |
