Ep 472: Gordon Russell, Winemaker, Esk Valley

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  I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine the place to learn from thought leaders in the world of wine and marketing, welcoming you to a specially commissioned episode featuring Gordon Russell, Winemaker at Esk Valley. A hugely talented and respected winemaker, Gordon shares stories of the people and terroir he knows so well that his wines so eloquently translate. Recorded shortly before the UK release of the 2018 Esk Valley’s iconic Heipipi The Terraces. Gordon shares: Intro Origin Story Mentoring The History of New Zealand Wine Regional geography and geology Hawke’s Bay culture Early days at Esk Valley Mr Esk Valley Drone’s eye view of Hawke’s Bay Heipipi The Terraces deep dive Wine tasted: Esk Valley Heipipi The Terraces 2016  2016 vs 2018 vintage differences Sulphur addition and closures Artisanal collection Looking ahead If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/472 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro musicThe New Investorshttp://newinvestors.dk/Contact: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Gordon Russell, Winemaker, Esk Valley UK ENQUIRIES Hatch Mansfield [email protected] +44 01344 871800 GLOBAL ENQUIRIES [email protected] Phone: +64 9 255 0660 https://www.eskvalleywines.com/ 2016 tech sheet: www.interpretingwine.com/esk2016 2018 tech sheet: www.interpretingwine.com/esk2018 Date recorded: 10 June 2022 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com  CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]   Wine Marketing Roundtable: https://www.interpretingwine.com/roundtable Instagram: https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram Facebook: https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Twitter: https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter Linkedin: https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin Clubhouse: https://www.interpretingwine.com/clubhouse Youtube: www.interpretingwine.com/youtube