Esk Valley Merlot Riserva
Esk Valley Merlot Riserva is an red wine from New Zealand, in the Hawke's Bay region (The east coast of New Zealand's North Island, around Napier - one of NZ's most historic wine regions.), made principally from Merlot. a reserve-tier Esk Valley merlot that represents the region's premium bottled expression.
In character, this core tier delivers the classic merlot profile — plum, blackberry, cedar, violet — with the structural stamp of Hawke's Bay and a medium-to-full-bodied presence. This profile reflects published sources, winery information and regional reference material, researched editorially rather than tasted blind.
Profile at a Glance
Aromas & Flavours
- · plum
- · black cherry
- · chocolate
- · soft spice
Food Pairing
- · beef burgers
- · roast pork
- · mushroom risotto
- · duck
- · soft cheese
Perfect Pairing Guides
Food guides featuring wines made from this grape.
Serving & Cellaring
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Where to Buy
Indicative retail: $81–$160. Available through specialist wine retailers, importers and online merchants such as Total Wine, Wine.com and Vivino Marketplace. Prices are editorial estimates and vary by market.