Artisanal Collection Wines
Wines that tell a story of Old World craft and New World terroir. The skills and artistry of winemaker Gordon Russell, applied to iconic varietals, yields wines which express the soul of Esk Valley and their home in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.
Crafted New Zealand Wine
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Esk ValleyArtisanal Collection Albariño
Contemporary in provenance, classic in style. Albarino's signature lime, peach and tropical fruit character come bursting through, with enhanced texture and palate weight provided by less ageing and partial use of larger format oak barrels.
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Esk ValleyArtisanal Collection Chardonnay
Made in a hands-off manner this delicious step up from the estate Chardonnay favours Esk’s textural style thanks to extended time on lees and regular stirring.
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Esk ValleyArtisanal Collection Chenin Blanc
A stylish and complex Chenin Blanc with a small amount of residual sugar providing richness in a Vouvray demi-sec style.
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Esk ValleyArtisanal Collection Gamay Noir
A single vineyard Hawkes Bay red made from Beaujolais' most famous grape variety.
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Esk ValleyArtisanal Collection Malbec/Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon
Blended ‘Bordeaux-style’ red wines have long been a specialty winemaker Gordon Russell. Made in a very traditional manner and of course in Esk Valley’s iconic, open-topped concrete fermenters.
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Esk ValleyArtisanal Collection Syrah
A softer, slightly jammier style of Syrah fermented in small open-topped concrete fermenters in the traditional manner Esk Valley has upheld throughout its history.