Appearance
It presents an attractive deep golden color, with amber reflections that anticipate its concentration and evolution.
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PEGASUS BAY Encore Noble Riesling 2025
Varieties
Roesñomg
Origin
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vintage
2025
Alcohol content
12.0º
36,30€
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PEGASUS BAY Encore Noble Riesling 2025
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Tasting notes
Nose
It is intensely aromatic and complex. Layers of dried apricot, candied mango, orange peel, quince and honey unfold, all wrapped in delicate notes of noble botrytis such as beeswax, saffron and dried flowers. Nuances of soft spices and subtle minerality also appear.
Palate
It is silky, enveloping and opulent, with an unctuous texture balanced by a vibrant acidity that prevents the sweetness from dominating. The flavors accurately reflect its aromatic profile, and develop elegantly across the palate. The finish is long, persistent and absolutely harmonious, with echoes of citrus, honey and exotic fruits. A sweet wine of extremely high complexity, depth and balance, capable of evolving magnificently over decades.
Food pairing
Dried Fruits
Foie
Blue Cheese
Cure cheese
Description
The PEGASUS BAY Encore Noble Riesling 2017 is one of the most unique and complex expressions in the Pegasus Bay portfolio, conceived as a limited-edition wine and produced only in the best vintages. It comes from old vines cultivated without irrigation on the slopes of the Waipara Valley in North Canterbury, a region blessed with a cool, dry climate, ideal for the development of Botrytis cinerea (noble rot).
This "noble harvest" is characterized by a careful selection of grapes affected by botrytis, which concentrate their natural sugars and flavors without losing acidity. The result is an intensely aromatic wine with a smooth texture, balance, and extraordinary aging potential. It is only produced in years where the morning humidity and afternoon drying conditions allow for the controlled development of botrytis, as occurred in 2017, an exceptionally favorable vintage.
The winemaking process is carried out with meticulous care, employing a slow and controlled fermentation to preserve varietal purity, the expression of the noble grape, and the natural balance between sweetness and freshness. The name “Encore” reflects its special and limited nature, like an encore at a concert: something extraordinary that occurs outside the regular program, reserved only for the most outstanding moments.
This wine is a true gem in the world of botrytis Riesling, with the potential to evolve in the bottle for decades. Its production embodies both Pegasus Bay's commitment to excellence and its profound respect for the unique conditions that nature offers on exceptional occasions.
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