Esses
Encore Sparkling 2016 750ml

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Trophy Winner - Glass of Bubbly - London

Reviews:

Rich and characterful, the 2016 vintage was estate-grown at Kaikoura and disgorged in May 2023, after maturing on its yeast lees for over six years. Pale gold, it has notable depth of peachy, yeasty, toasty flavours, revealing impressive vigour and complexity, and a crisp, dry, persistent finish.

5 Stars - Michael Cooper

The fruit is linear with enticing acidity, hauls along a chalky mineral texture with refined toasty elements. Rich and toasty aromas of biscotti, toast, baked apple, apricot, lemon sorbet and oyster shells. Food pairing: Langoustine and Sea Urchin

95/100 Candice Chow

With 75 months on lees the bouquet of this wine boasts complexity and richness with scents of complexity, toasted brioche and peach, lemon and marmite. On the palate, this wine ready with a fine balance of mousse and acidity then flavours of stone fruits and complexity, a fully-developed autolysis and layers of lemon tea and baked goods. Well made and ready to drink from day of purchase through 2027

93+ Excellent Cameron Douglas

Savoury, toasty and biscuity nose. Quite developed on the palate too. A soft, light, medium-dry style where the honeyed sweetness and mandarin merge seamlessly on the finish. Fully mature and for immediate enjoyment

93/100 Stephen Wong