Esk Valley
Esk Valley produces wines from Hawke's Bay, New Zealand's premier red wine region. The winery's portfolio centers on Bordeaux and Rhône varieties suited to the region's warm, dry climate. The Terraces Red Blend—a Merlot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc composition—stands as the flagship, earning recognition from Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, and Falstaff. The Winemakers Reserve Syrah showcases the region's capacity for structured, age-worthy expressions of the variety. River Gravel, a blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, rounds out the core range. Hawke's Bay's gravelly soils and maritime-influenced growing season produce wines with ripe fruit and textural complexity. Esk Valley's selections reflect the region's signature style: bold reds with depth and structure.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Falstaff