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Pegasus Bay Encore Noble Waipara NZ Riesling 2008

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91/100 45

Intense wine with strong honey, cream brulee, vanilla bean and star anise characters. Big, luscious and very rich botrytised dessert wine. This is the sweetest/richest dessert wine label in Pegasus Bay’s impressive stable.

Tasted: Mar 2010   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $37 (~USD $31)

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