{"title":"Esk Valley | Hawkes Bay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Esk Valley Wine Estate in Hawekes Bay, New Zealand\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_02cc7f0c-5a50-453d-bf46-8786bba9846d.jpg?v=1616260740\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsk Valley Estate was first established by Englishman Robert Bird in 1933 under the name Glenvale. Bird constructed the original winery and cellars and focussed on producing fortified wine styles that were popular at the time. Glenvale grew quickly and at its peak was the 5th largest winery in New Zealand.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSir George Fistonich owner of Villa Maria purchased and renamed the estate in 1986 with a focus on high quality wines from local Hawkes Bay vineyards. In 1988 a program to re-establish an abandoned terraced vineyard was undertaken. This vineyard on the north facing valley wall of the old winery site was planted in 1989 and the resulting wine, The Terraces, has become one of New Zealand’s most highly sought-after wines. Long-standing winemaker, Gordon Russell, was appointed in 1993 and has dedicated the last 25 years to developing Esk Valley's reputation as a boutique winery, renowned for hand-crafted premium reds and elegant whites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eESK VALLEY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"The official website of Esk Valley Wines, Hawkes Bay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eskvalleywines.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/desktop_icon_cd1f9a91-a06b-4665-880d-cc47c0dde6d7_480x480.jpg?v=1588261941\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Follow Esk Valley Wines on Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/eskvalley\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/instagram_icon_07bcf872-b0f0-428b-b788-b56bac71ff21_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/instagram_icon_07bcf872-b0f0-428b-b788-b56bac71ff21_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Like Esk Valley Wines on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/eskvalley\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/facebook_icon_d3f13554-5a1f-49e3-a487-0da023dfd02d_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/facebook_icon_d3f13554-5a1f-49e3-a487-0da023dfd02d_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"esk-valley-the-hillside-malbec-merlot-cabernet-franc-red-wine","title":"Esk Valley 'The Hillside' 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eEsk Valley's 'The Hillside' is the sister to the famed ‘Heipipi The Terraces' and is sourced from the same eponymous prestigious vineyard. The Hillside is a poised and thought-provoking blend of Malbec (40%), Merlot (27%) and Cabernet Franc (33%) that offers another view of the limestone and seashell laden soils of the unique Terraces vineyard. The individual vineyard parcels were hand-harvested and destemmed to a single 85-year old concrete fermenter. The fermentation was gently managed with hand plunging and a period of maceration followed to soften tannins and add complexity. The new wine underwent malolactic fermentation in French oak barriques and then given a further 18 months ageing. The wine was then bottled without fining and filtration. Offering red fruits, plum, dark cherry and spice with earthy tobacco and cedar notes adding further complexity. The wine is soft and mouth-filling with well-ripened tannins and although approachable as a young wine should continue to develop complexity for many years to come. [#intro]The Hillside blend offers another view of the eponymous \u0026amp; prestigious 'Terraces' vineyard...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esk Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40489830580291,"sku":"A17ESKHILLSIDE","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/TheHillsideBt.jpg?v=1682254949"},{"product_id":"esk-valley-hawkes-bay-pinot-gris","title":"Esk Valley Hawkes Bay Pinot Gris 2023\/24","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Esk Valley Hawkes Bay Pinot Gris is a single vineyard wine from the Keltern Vineyard situated near Maraekakaho on a stony river terrace formed by the Ngaruroro River. With warm daytime temperatures and cool nights this is an ideal site to grow premium Pinot Gris grapes. This is a dry style Pinot Gris with aromas and flavours of Nashi pear, peach, citrus and honey. A small portion of barrel fermentation has added richness and complexity to this delicious and highly drinkable wine. [#intro]A delicious, richly textured \u0026amp; highly drinkable dry style Pinot Gris...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esk Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40491801870403,"sku":"A23ESKPINOTGRIS","price":13.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/PinotGrisBottle.jpg?v=1682533616"},{"product_id":"esk-valley-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc","title":"Esk Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc is an intensely aromatic wine in a classic Marlborough style. True to its origins its flavours are a medley of ripe tropical fruits and notes of citrus and fresh herbs. It is dry and medium bodied with a crisp refreshing finish. The Esk Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc was a worthy winner of the International Wine Challenge 2023 Great Value Champion White Wine. Delivering all the fresh zingy characteristics you know and love but with just a little extra sophistication and style which sets it apart from its peers. [#intro]Classic Marlborough Sauvignon with a little extra sophistication \u0026amp; style which sets it apart from the rest...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esk Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40580896555075,"sku":"A24ESKVALLEYMARLBOROUGHSB","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/MarlboroughSBBottle.jpg?v=1691596715"},{"product_id":"esk-valley-artisanal-albarino","title":"Esk Valley Artisanal Albariño 2022\/23","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Esk Valley Albarino plantings are located on the upper of the two gravel river terraces formed by the Ngaruroro River. Two clones of Albarino from both Spain and Portugal are planted, with each providing its own distinctive characteristics. Planted in 2018, these vines are intensively managed and yields kept low in the pursuit of quality wine. This wine reveals classic Albarino notes of lime, peach and an assortment of tropical fruits. It is full and rich with mouthwatering acidity providing length and deliciousness with the palate weight enhanced by ageing on yeast lees. It is delicious as a young wine but will gain some complexity with time in the bottle. 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