Villa's Noble Riesling crafted from selected grapes with 'Noble Rot' a fungus called botrytis which deprives the grapes of water and concentrates the flavour.
This intense flavour has delivered a sensational sweet drop that is liquid gold -literally having achieved Gold status from NZIWS, Michael Cooper, and Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW.
A note from the winery about this experience....
Attractive Riesling aromas of citrus zest and honeysuckle are accompanied by intense Noble Botrytis characters of apricot, mango and dried fruits. The palate is characteristically mouthfilling with a seductive orange blossom and sweet spice core balanced by a fine backbone of cleansing acidity. This wine exhibits superb concentration with great length and persistence of flavour.
and from the experts....
One of New Zealands top sweet wines on the show circuit. The 2012 vintage is gorgeous Grown in the centre of the Marlborough and handled without oak, it is ravishingly scented with abundant sweetness and very rich, peachy, honeyed flavours5 Stars Michael Cooper - Michael Cooper's Buyers Guide to New Zealand 2013.
Esk Valley's reserve is firmly one of Hawke's Bay finests Syrah's and with its creation in the countries oldest winemaking tanks it will tell your tastebuds a few stories.
Winemakers Reserve is a great testament to Esk Valley's winemaker Gordon Russell talents and a great testiment to your palate especially if you accompany it with a hearty roast or a winter stew
A note from the winery about this experience....
and from the experts....