Esk Valley Hillside Malbec/Cabernet/Merlot Franc 2013 Sparkling Other this is just disgorged and

this is just disgorged and beautifully fresh

This enables all the finesse of the small berries to be extracted

Back in those days there were around 80 wineries in New Zealand

smoke and sea breeze running through it - and looks like the coastal notes are reflected on the label (in keeping with the 'Rare by Nature' theme of the 2019 Special Releases)

Esk Valley Hillside Malbec/Cabernet/Merlot Franc 2013 Sparkling Other this is just disgorged andThis is dark fruited and complex wine. Flavours tend towards plum, dark cherry, blackberry with a spicy Malbec orientated note. Earthy tobacco and cigar box notes add further complexity.