The red wine Esk Valley Gimblett Gravels Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec, vintage 2019 from the winery Esk Valley has been rated in 2022 by Anne Krebiehl with 92 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape variety Merlot
Juicy, brambly, dark fruit on the nose is reminiscent of crushed blackberry. Hints of cocoa and tar play about the nose and come together on the palate where tannins and freshness both vie for attention. The tannins seem to emanate a tarry darkness, the freshness, however, adds a fine, bright juicy note. A lovely and well-structured wine.
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2375 State Highway 50
4175 Roy's Hill
Neuseeland
www.eskvalleywines.com
