One of NZ's best value reds. Year after year after year.
Esk Valley Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec
- Latest 2023 vintage of a wine that is undoubtedly one of NZ's best value reds - year after year!
- Merlot, Cabernet and Malbec blend by Esk Valley
- Using fruit from the world famous Gimblett Gravels region of Hawke's Bay
We’ve been banging on about it for years and we’ll say it again. Esk Valley’s entry level Bordeaux blend is one of NZ’s best value for money reds. Hands down.
The latest 2023 vintage is here and yet again for a 100% Gimblett Gravels blend red you have to wonder how on earth they do it! This latest release is Merlot (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (26%) and Malbec (24%).
Sometimes a wine just lets the awards do the talking and this has had plenty to say down the years…
The 2021 vintage made Decanter magazine’s “NZ wines: 15 reds to buy” (and said “As value goes, this blend is a complete winner.”)
The 2020 made Cuisine magazine’s Best Buy list.
The 2019 was a Top Rank and Top Value Award winner with Master of Wine Bob Campbell.
The 2018 won Trophy for Champion Merlot & Blends at the Royal Easter Wine Awards.
The 2017 was Michael Cooper’s Best Buy Red Wine of the Year.
Using 100% Gimblett Gravels fruit this just incredible bang for your buck yet again. A medium to full bodied, smooth, elegant and insanely delicious red full of dark berry and plum fruit flavours and supple tannins. A great red to bang on the table for the Sunday lamb roast.
- 13.5%
- 750ml
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