Esk Valley River Gravel 2019
Esk Valley River Gravel 2019 is a rich, complex, and elegant blend from Hawke’s Bay that marries expressive dark fruit with refined oak and seamless structure. Crafted by a trailblazing winery renowned for its artisanal methods and focus on unique terroir, this wine is recognised for excellence by leading critics and offers impressive ageing potential for any serious wine collection.
Taste
Esk Valley River Gravel 2019 is a full-bodied blend offering deep aromas of blackberry, dark cherry, and plum, underpinned by fragrant spicy oak, cocoa, and a hint of tobacco. The palate is richly textured and complex, showing layers of supple dark fruit, chocolate, and subtle herbal tones. Fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity combine to deliver a harmonious mouthfeel and an impressively long finish.
Producer
Esk Valley is a pioneering New Zealand winery located in Hawke’s Bay and celebrated for its traditional, hands-on approach. Under the guidance of winemaker Gordon Russell, Esk Valley champions small-batch production using open-topped concrete fermenters - a technique rarely seen today. Their unique focus on expressing specific plots, particularly the exceptional Gimblett Gravels with its stony soils from ancient riverbeds, allows their wines to convey remarkable character and a deep sense of place.
Awards & Critic Scores
The 2019 River Gravel blend has received much critical acclaim, with 95 points from Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, and 96 points from Falstaff. Reviewers consistently praise its concentration, finesse, and structure. The wine has also been awarded “Outstanding” status by several critics and is considered a cellar-worthy standout among New Zealand reds.
Esk Valley River Gravel 2019 is a rich, complex, and elegant blend from Hawke’s Bay that marries expressive dark fruit with refined oak and seamless structure. Crafted by a trailblazing winery renowned for its artisanal methods and focus on unique terroir, this wine is recognised for excellence by leading critics and offers impressive ageing potential for any serious wine collection.
Taste
Esk Valley River Gravel 2019 is a full-bodied blend offering deep aromas of blackberry, dark cherry, and plum, underpinned by fragrant spicy oak, cocoa, and a hint of tobacco. The palate is richly textured and complex, showing layers of supple dark fruit, chocolate, and subtle herbal tones. Fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity combine to deliver a harmonious mouthfeel and an impressively long finish.
Producer
Esk Valley is a pioneering New Zealand winery located in Hawke’s Bay and celebrated for its traditional, hands-on approach. Under the guidance of winemaker Gordon Russell, Esk Valley champions small-batch production using open-topped concrete fermenters - a technique rarely seen today. Their unique focus on expressing specific plots, particularly the exceptional Gimblett Gravels with its stony soils from ancient riverbeds, allows their wines to convey remarkable character and a deep sense of place.
Awards & Critic Scores
The 2019 River Gravel blend has received much critical acclaim, with 95 points from Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, and 96 points from Falstaff. Reviewers consistently praise its concentration, finesse, and structure. The wine has also been awarded “Outstanding” status by several critics and is considered a cellar-worthy standout among New Zealand reds.
Description
Esk Valley River Gravel 2019 is a rich, complex, and elegant blend from Hawke’s Bay that marries expressive dark fruit with refined oak and seamless structure. Crafted by a trailblazing winery renowned for its artisanal methods and focus on unique terroir, this wine is recognised for excellence by leading critics and offers impressive ageing potential for any serious wine collection.
Taste
Esk Valley River Gravel 2019 is a full-bodied blend offering deep aromas of blackberry, dark cherry, and plum, underpinned by fragrant spicy oak, cocoa, and a hint of tobacco. The palate is richly textured and complex, showing layers of supple dark fruit, chocolate, and subtle herbal tones. Fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity combine to deliver a harmonious mouthfeel and an impressively long finish.
Producer
Esk Valley is a pioneering New Zealand winery located in Hawke’s Bay and celebrated for its traditional, hands-on approach. Under the guidance of winemaker Gordon Russell, Esk Valley champions small-batch production using open-topped concrete fermenters - a technique rarely seen today. Their unique focus on expressing specific plots, particularly the exceptional Gimblett Gravels with its stony soils from ancient riverbeds, allows their wines to convey remarkable character and a deep sense of place.
Awards & Critic Scores
The 2019 River Gravel blend has received much critical acclaim, with 95 points from Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, and 96 points from Falstaff. Reviewers consistently praise its concentration, finesse, and structure. The wine has also been awarded “Outstanding” status by several critics and is considered a cellar-worthy standout among New Zealand reds.
