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Esk Valley Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
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New Zealand
New Zealand, Marlborough

Esk Valley Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
  • 0.75L | 13.5%

14 , 9 5
Oogstjaar 2025
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Taste & Aging

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidity

Complexity

Beautifully layered

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2026
Ready to drink 2026 - 2028
Past peak After 2028

Aromas

Citrus Passion fruit Gooseberry Snow peas Fresh herbs

Food Pairing

Goat cheese Shellfish

Esk Valley Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

Esk Valley Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc demonstrates how exciting Sauvignon Blanc can be when you choose one specific origin within Marlborough. This wine comes entirely from the Awatere Valley, a cooler sub-region known for its tauter style and spicy tension. The result is not a standard Sauvignon Blanc, but a wine with more depth and structure, without losing its fresh character.

Origin: Awatere Valley, Marlborough

The Awatere Valley is located further south and closer to the ocean than the more famous Wairau Valley. As a result, temperatures are lower and the grapes ripen more slowly, which directly influences the style of the wine.

  • Cooler location: provides more tension and refinement.
  • Gravel and clay soils: give both freshness and structure.
  • Slower ripening: ensures more intense aromas and better balance.

These conditions give the wine a distinct character that you won't find in every Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

Grape and vinification

Sauvignon Blanc – Awatere Valley
Sauvignon Blanc is known for its aromatic power, but here it gains extra depth due to its origin and vinification.

The grapes are harvested per plot and processed immediately to preserve freshness. Fermentation takes place at a low temperature in stainless steel. After fermentation, the wine remains on the lees, with regular bâtonnage applied to build extra roundness and structure.

Character and style

In the glass, this wine immediately shows what it stands for. Bright citrus, passionfruit, and gooseberry stand out, followed by fresh green notes such as snow peas and fresh herbs. On the palate, it is remarkably fuller than expected, with a beautiful tension that keeps everything in balance. The finish is crisp, fresh, and lingers long.

About Esk Valley

Esk Valley is a New Zealand winery known for its focus on origin and minimal intervention. Instead of blending everything into one uniform style, the winery deliberately chooses specific sub-regions such as the Awatere Valley. In doing so, they create wines that are not only typical Marlborough but also clearly show exactly where they come from.

Product details

Availability Only 14 in stock!
Alcohol content 13.5%
Vintage 2025
Size 0.75L
Region Marlborough
Land New Zealand
Producer Esk Valley
Varietal(s) Sauvignon Blanc
Ideal serving temperature ? 8° - 10°C
Storage at perfecte wijn Air conditioned at 18°c

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