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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
  • Artisanal Collection Albariño bottle image
    Esk Valley

    Artisanal 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.

  • Artisanal Collection Chardonnay bottle image
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    Artisanal 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.

  • Artisanal Collection Chenin Blanc bottle image
    Esk Valley

    Artisanal Collection Chenin Blanc

    A stylish and complex Chenin Blanc with a small amount of residual sugar providing richness in a Vouvray demi-sec style.

  • Artisanal Collection Gamay Noir bottle image
    Esk Valley

    Artisanal Collection Gamay Noir

    A single vineyard Hawkes Bay red made from Beaujolais' most famous grape variety.

  • Artisanal Collection Malbec/Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon bottle image
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    Artisanal 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.

  • Artisanal Collection Syrah bottle image
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    Artisanal 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.