2017 Pegasus Bay Encore Noble Riesling 375ml
Grape
Riesling
Its Origins
Located in arguably New Zealand's most exciting wine region of North Canterbury (more specifically, Waipara), albeit sparsely scattered with wine estates it is at the forefront of interesting and unique wines in NZ. This is due in part to a fabulous free-draining, well protected terroir. Pegasus Bay is run by the Donaldson family who were pioneers in the region and have been involved with local grape growing and winemaking since the 1970's. The whole family are involved in the process from grape to bottle, and a deep respect for the land, with a long term view towards vine and soil health typifies the Donaldson Family's approach to grape growing. Pegasus Bay is an accredited member of the NZWG sustainable viticulture program and are firm believers of using natural methods to combat pests and diseases rather than the application of unnecessary pesticides and herbicides.
What The Critics Say
98/100 or 19.5/20 Raymond Chan Reviews, Candice Chow
"Bright, medium-gold colour, even colour throughout. This has an intense, voluminous bouquet packed with honey, bubble gum, spice, beeswax, marmalade and baked apple. Medium-bodied, luscious to taste, aromas of clementine, lime marmalade and baked apple melded with honey, ginger, beeswax and floral perfume. The mouthfeel is unctuous and voluminous; brilliant acidity attacks with freshness and tension provide a refreshing, extremely long finish. This Noble Riesling shows impressive arrays of flavour, strength and balance, lending an incredibly moreish, pleasing finish. Only produced in exceptional vintages, best berries selected in the winery from late-picked, noble botrytized fruit, gently pressed, fermented in tank over many months at low temperatures. 10.5% alc, 266 g/l RS."
96/100 Bob Campbell MW
"Deep, yellow/gold colour. Very intense, exotic wine with bush honey, musk, honeycomb, passionfruit, mango and even a hint of durian. It's not at all cloying despite its intensity, thanks to a mouth-watering thread of fine acidity. Delicious now but no rush. 21 DEC 2022." Drink 2023 - 2029
95/100 Parker's Wine Advocate, Erin Larkin
"The 2017 Encore Noble Riesling leads with white chocolate, honeycomb, salted pink grapefruit, hints of white miso, sea salt, sourdough crust, white pepper, marmalade and cold (salted, whipped) buttered white toast. The wine is just so delicious. This was a very challenging vintage otherwise, with cyclone Debbie doing some busy work around the place. 160 grams per liter of residual sugar. Drink 2023-2037"
| Variety | Riesling |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury / Waipara |
| Closure | Cap |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 10.50% |
| Maturity | 2022 - 2040 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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