San Francisco Bay Area Wine-Pegasus Bay Winemaker Seminar & Pinot Vertical (NZ)

JUG SHOP SPECIAL EVENT:
Pegasus Bay Winemaker Seminar & Vertical Tasting!
Saturday, August 9th, 2008
 
"Our aim is to grow grapes of the highest quality, which fully express the features of the vineyard, and to handle these with the utmost respect."
-The Donaldson Family of Pegasus Bay

On Saturday, August 9th we are very pleased to welcome husband and wife team Matt and Lynnette Donaldson, winemakers for Waipara's Pegasus Bay.  If you're a fan of kiwi wines and don't know Pegasus Bay, then clearly you've been living under a rock far from a decent bottle shop as theirs are some of the most loved and most sought-after wines from New Zealand.

Located on the South Island 30 minutes drive from Christchurch, the Waipara district which Peg Bay calls home is renowned for its pinots and, more recently, for its aromatic varieties such as riesling. Sheltered by mountains to the east and to the west but still close to the sea, Waipara enjoys warm days, cool nights and a dry autumn during which the grapes are allowed a prolonged ripening period.  This creates intense flavor development, optimal ripeness, and good natural acidity.  At Pegasus Bay Winery itself you'll find glacial soils that are free-draining and of low fertility, which helps reduce a vine's natural tendency towards excessive growth.  Pegasus Bay is also proud to be a member of NZ's sustainable viticulture program, using natural methods to combat pests and disease rather than chemical pesticides and herbicides.

On Saturday, August 9th from 3pm to 5pm, Matt and Lynnette will be conducting a talk about the region and the winery.  They'll then take you through a five-year vertical of their estate Pinot Noir encompassing the years 2002 through the current vintage, 2006.  We'll also have a look at their cult pinot, the 2004 "Prima Donna" (rarely poured) as well as their 2006 Riesling.  Come find out why we at The Jug Shop find the wines from Waipara region to be some of the most exciting in New Zealand and some of the most Burgundian in character (not that we're measuring!)

Unlike our regular drop-in format for tastings, we ask that you arrive promptly at 3pm so that the seminar can begin on time.

Space is limited for this special event and RSVP by phone is required.
Call today to reserve your space!  415.885.2922

Pegasus Bay Winemaker Seminar & Pinot Noir Vertical
Saturday, August 9th
3pm start - finish 5pm
$20 per person in advance*

*Please note that due to the value of the wines being poured and the limited number of guests, we cannot accommodate refunds should you be unable to attend.  For additional information, please contact Paige Granback.