Esk Valley

The Terraces Malbec Blend

9.14 ratings

9.71 pro ratings

Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand

Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese

Top Notes For

9.7

Very high tannins. Initially very closed on the nose but opens up to a dark bouquet. Lots of dark fruits and a perfect match with Chateaubriand.

Very high tannins. Initially very closed on the nose but opens up to a dark bouquet. Lots of dark fruits and a perfect match with Chateaubriand.

Sep 17th, 2013

9.0

Very rich. Still a baby

Very rich. Still a baby

Mar 5th, 2015

8.6

Dana had this 10 years ago

Dana had this 10 years ago

Dec 24th, 2014

8.9

Alan had this 11 years ago

Alan had this 11 years ago

Aug 20th, 2013