Esk Valley, Verdelho, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, 2018

Normally a grape associated with Portugal, and in particular with Maderia, this Hawkes Bay Verdelho has a wonderful aroma of apricot, peach, lemon zest and yellow plum jam, with a waft of wet stone minerality.

All of this is delivered again on the palate, which is mouth-filling and viscous, complimented by lychee, elderflower and grapefruit.