{"product_id":"2024-esk-valley-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough-new-zealand","title":"2024 Esk Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, this Marlborough classic showcases the vibrant intensity that has made the region world famous. Cool coastal influences preserve bright acidity while long sunshine hours build concentrated fruit flavors. Aromas of passionfruit, grapefruit, lime, fresh herbs, blackcurrant leaf, and tropical citrus open to a lively palate layered with gooseberry, citrus, and juicy tropical fruit, finishing with crisp minerality and refreshing precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eThe 2024 Esk Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is crafted under the guidance of veteran winemaker Gordon Russell, a figure synonymous with the estate’s artisanal approach. While Gordon is the primary face of the winemaking team, his daughter, Holly Girven Russell, represents a strong female connection to his legacy and the broader New Zealand wine industry. Holly is a highly accomplished winemaker in her own right who co-founded the independent label Three Fates and frequently collaborates with her father, blending generational knowledge with modern techniques.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eThe winery itself carries a rich history, originally founded in 1933 as Glenvale Winery by Englishman Robert Bird, where it initially focused on fortified wines before evolving into the premium estate known today. Although this specific Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from the prestigious Marlborough region, Esk Valley's spiritual home is its historic, terraced vineyard and underground cellar in Hawke's Bay. Russell maintains an old-world philosophy even for modern varietals, utilizing concrete fermenters, wild yeasts, and extended lees contact to build texture. Today, the brand operates under the Indevin partnership, yet it preserves the small-scale, hands-on craftsmanship that has defined its reputation for decades.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ESK VALLEY WINES NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48833407647988,"sku":"2024SBNZ20260707000","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/5224\/6215\/files\/eskvalleyestatesauvignonblanc.webp?v=1783521204","url":"https:\/\/thewineconcierge.co\/products\/2024-esk-valley-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough-new-zealand","provider":"The Wine Concierge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}