Ratings
WS 90 · RP 90
Identity
| Producer | Esk Valley |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 10% Chardonnay |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Medium-bodied, elegant style with flinty grapefruit notes and ripe stone fruit characters |
| Aroma | Aromas of peach, grapefruit, lemon rind, oyster shell, briny smoky nuances, vanilla, nut, stone fruits, ripe red apples, moderate oak scents with mild toasty quality |
| Palate | Chalky textured and focused palate with clean acidity and citrus tang, generous satin texture with contrasting acidity and flavors mirroring baking and toasty wood qualities |
| Finish | Long mineral finish with good persistence and decent length |
| Food Pairing | Seafood, Chicken, Grilled fish, Light creamy pasta, Salads |
| Serving Temp | 12 |
| Aging Potential | 3-5 years |
| Serving Glassware | Standard White Wine glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Aging Process | Extended time on lees with regular stirring |
| Fermentation | More malolactic fermentation used for elegance |
Terroir
| Gravel-based soils |
Interesting facts
| Esk Valley is based in Hawke's Bay with gravel-based soils ideal for fuller bodied whites. The winery was purchased by Sir George Fistonich in 1986 and has a reputation for elegant, sophisticated wines. |
Logistics
| Cork | screw cap |