Pegasus Bay Encore Noble Riesling 2017

Pegasus Bay Encore Noble Riesling 2017 is a limited-release dessert wine made only in exceptional vintages. The grapes, grown in Waipara’s free-draining, north-facing terraces, are left on the vine to naturally develop botrytis cinerea, or noble rot. Individual berries are hand-picked at high concentration, then slowly fermented at low temperatures to preserve aromatics. The wine is aged in tank to maintain freshness and clarity, delivering both intensity and elegance.

Bouquet
Aromatic and concentrated, with notes of orange marmalade, dried apricot, honeycomb and jasmine. A hint of ginger and lanolin adds intrigue and complexity.

Palate
Lusciously sweet yet beautifully balanced. Flavours of citrus peel, golden sultana, poached pear and quince unfold over a silky texture. Bright acidity cuts through the richness, giving length and energy to the lingering, honeyed finish.

Food Pairing
Ideal with blue cheese, lemon tart, almond pastries, or foie gras. Also excellent with fruit desserts, panna cotta, or as a luxurious pairing with pâté.

Cellaring
Drink now for its intensity and freshness, or cellar through 2037+ to develop deeper layers of spice, toast and nutty complexity.

Interesting Fact
Encore is Pegasus Bay’s rarest and most decadent Riesling, named to reflect its role as a final act—delivered only in vintages when nature allows this opulent expression to shine.

Size: 375ml
ABV: 10.5%