Description
Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc is an intensely aromatic wine in the classic Marlborough style, showcasing the vibrant character that has made New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc world-famous. Sourced from carefully selected vineyard sites in both the Wairau and Awatere Valleys, this wine offers a medley of ripe tropical fruits, citrus, and fresh herbs with a crisp, refreshing finish.
Why You’ll Love It
This is Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at its best—vibrant, aromatic, and beautifully balanced with bright natural acidity. The blend of fruit from two distinct valleys creates exceptional complexity: Wairau Valley provides structure and tropical fruit notes, while Awatere Valley adds pungent nettle, pea pod, and gooseberry character. The 2023 vintage was superb, with extended ripening producing wines with great depth of flavour and outstanding quality at an exceptional price point.
Vineyard & Production
Sourced from stony vineyard sites in the Wairau Valley (40%) and the cooler Awatere Valley in Marlborough. The 2023 vintage benefited from high soil moisture, strong canopy growth, and temperatures just above the long-term average, extending the growing season for great flavour development. Dry weather from veraison through harvest resulted in low disease pressure and clean fruit. Individual vineyard parcels were harvested and immediately pressed to capture freshness. Fermentation was conducted at cool temperatures with selected yeast strains, then wines were left on lees and stirred to gain richness and complexity before blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Intensely aromatic with classic Marlborough character. The nose reveals ripe tropical fruits, citrus, and fresh herbs with pungent notes of nettle and gooseberry. Dry and medium-bodied on the palate with vibrant acidity, tropical fruit flavours, and a crisp, refreshing finish that lingers beautifully.
Perfect Pairings
A versatile wine perfect with seafood, oysters, grilled fish, sushi, Asian-inspired dishes, goat cheese salads, or light pasta with herbs. Also excellent with Thai cuisine, ceviche, or simply as a refreshing aperitif.
Grape Variety
100% Sauvignon Blanc
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