Esk Valley Heipipi The Terraces 2021
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$115.00
The jewel in the Esk Valley crown. This single vineyard wine, sourced from the Heipipi Vineyard, is widely regarded amongst the finest of New Zealand’s finest wines. Produced from extremely low-yielding vines planted in 1989 and harvested on a single day, this field blend of Malbec, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc is the purest expression possible from this dramatic, steeply terraced site. Dry farmed, co-fermented in a single concrete fermenter with wild yeast and bottled without either fining or filtration, this is a wine of purity and complexity, expressing the grandeur of a most unique vineyard.
Nose & Palate: Dark prune and black‑cherry fruit character on both the nose and palate.
Textural Profile: Juicy, rounded fruit with fine, chalky-textured tannins that initially carry slight astringency, evolving into a more grainy texture.
Acidity & Structure: Lovely fresh acidity; medium to full-bodied build.
Core & Finish: Licorice core that persists through the finish, accented by evolving coffee notes.
Alc 14%
The jewel in the Esk Valley crown. This single vineyard wine, sourced from the Heipipi Vineyard, is widely regarded amongst the finest of New Zealand’s finest wines. Produced from extremely low-yielding vines planted in 1989 and harvested on a single day, this field blend of Malbec, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc is the purest expression possible from this dramatic, steeply terraced site. Dry farmed, co-fermented in a single concrete fermenter with wild yeast and bottled without either fining or filtration, this is a wine of purity and complexity, expressing the grandeur of a most unique vineyard.
Nose & Palate: Dark prune and black‑cherry fruit character on both the nose and palate.
Textural Profile: Juicy, rounded fruit with fine, chalky-textured tannins that initially carry slight astringency, evolving into a more grainy texture.
Acidity & Structure: Lovely fresh acidity; medium to full-bodied build.
Core & Finish: Licorice core that persists through the finish, accented by evolving coffee notes.
Alc 14%
