Esses – Encore 2016 Vintage Brut Cuvée
27th February 2025
Esses Estate is the located with pristine surrounds of Kaikoura Seaward ranges, with stunning views across the peninsula and along Kaikoura coastline. 20-year-old vines over 1.5ha are the passion of Aaron and Mel Skinner and their little boy Parker.
Mel and Aaron are passionate sparkling lovers, having searched the world found a gorgeous little plot of vines located in the magnificent foothills of Kaikoura. Esses is the only vineyard with Kaikoura township and specialises solely in Méthode Traditionnelle.
“Aged apricots and okay notes, elegant yellow stone fruits, freshly baked pastries, and well done toast. Fizzy with subtle citrus on the first taste, with evolving notes of butter and dried distant honey, along with yellow stone fruits, both freshly picked and freshly baked.” – Glass of Bubbly
Food Pairing Suggestions: Food pairing: Langoustine and Kina (Sea Urchin)
- New Zealand Sparkling Wine
- Vintage: 2016
- Style: Brut
- Aged: Over 75 months on lees with 12 months under cork
- Blend: 96% Chardonnay / 4 % Pinot Noir
- 11% ABV
- $75.00 per bottle
- Classic & Elegant Category Trophy Winner
Classic & Elegant
A wine showing a timeless, refined and luxurious quality.
Oliver Walkey
Champagne and Sparkling Wine Writer, Focused on Bringing the Exciting and Fascinating World of Bubbly to You.