Esk Valley Hawkes Bay Rose 2023

Made from predominantly Merlot this has a vibrancy to the translucent blue-red hue. The bouquet is all early season plums and citrus and there’s vinous richness to the texture with a pleasing zesty zing, touches of strawberries and blueberries, well balanced underlying spicy savouriness and a light honeyed feel to the lingering finish. Gold NZIWS.