Bob Campbell is one of only 264 Masters of Wine in the world. An international wine judge, Bob judges wine professionally in ten countries and contributes regularly to publications around the world. His specialty is New Zealand wine which he reviews from an international perspective.

Pegasus Bay Finale Hawke's Bay NZ 2008

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89/100 45

"Noble Chardonnay barrique matured". Intense, very sweet and syrupy dessert wine with some of the weight and richness of sauternes though with a different flavour profile. Big, powerful sticky. Interesting wine, though I'm only half convinced it's a great dessert wine.

Tasted: Mar 2011   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $37 (~USD $28)

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