In 2025, Balbin unveiled a timeless innovation, setting a new standard in the world of fine beverages. Ester Water, the first mineral water naturally carbonated and infused with a bouquet of wine aromas, redefines sophistication.
No extracts, no artificial flavors. Ester Water unveils the aromatic complexity of fine wine in mineral water. Free from alcohol, sugars, and tannins, it offers a nuanced yet natural indulgence, allowing the depth of aromas to unfold with remarkable clarity. A rare experience for the discerning palate.
Signature
Ester
Aromas
Esters are natural aromas, fruity, citrusy, and floral, that imbue wine with its vibrant character
Think of the sweet scent of ripe banana, juicy pineapple, pear, blueberry, or even nutty cocoa. As grape fermentation unfolds, these ester aromas are born; some imprint the wine, others escape with CO₂. Once lost to the air, wine’s fleeting soul now lives on in Ester Water.
The Ester® Collection
An evolving series of Ester Waters imprinted with aromas collected from select South Moravian wines.
The Ester Collection is a tribute to terroir and craftsmanship—each variant selected for a distinct aromatic profile shaped by its vintage, grape variety, and winery. New editions are not bound to a harvest; we only unveil a curated series with recovered esters that express an exceptional character, worthy of celebration.
Chapter I
Folklore in Bloom
The inaugural edition of the Ester Collection, crafted in a limited series of 10,000 bottles, is a tribute to South Moravian tradition. Adorned with folklore-inspired artwork by Jan Pisarik, each bottle reflects the soul of our heritage—the enduring spirit from which Ester Water was born.
Ester Water is always experienced uniquely. Scent is deeply personal, shaped by memories and emotion. The signature esters remain but the story they tell is yours to discover.
Wine-making craftsmanship reimagined in Ester Water
Natural Esters
Carbonated with natural, aromatic CO2 captured from grape fermentation
Ester Water is the result of infusing grape-sourced CO2, carrying esters, into Balbin mineral water. Developed thanks to our South Moravian tech partner WineGas , this method offsets winery emissions while creating an extraordinary sparkle—fine, lasting, and reminiscent of champagne. Balbin Ester and Sparkling water share this origin, but are distinctly refined for either a subtle fragrant complexity or versatile, neutral expression.
Craftsmanship
The finest expression of heritage & modern artistry
From vine cultivation and harvest to the artistry of fermentation, the winery shapes CO₂’s character. WineGas captures it, and together we fine-tune its sparkling expression in Balbin water. Curated with the insight of our F&B partners, the Ester Collection is where legacy, innovation, and sensory elegance converge.
Helmut Roessler
Director of F&B at Four Seasons Prague
“It’s almost like champagne. You could pair it beautifully with sushi, especially white sashimi. I could even imagine it working with oysters or caviar.”
Review
Accompanying a gourmet menu or enhancing a luxurious stay, Balbin water adds a Touch of elegance to any occasion.
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Healthier, non-alcoholic alternative to traditional celebratory beverages.
“Everyone finds something different in it, their own unique scent, so it's a new experience every time. In the world of premium gastronomy, we value products that offer not just quality but also a story and Balbin Ester Water certainly has one.”
Zdenek Lorenc
Founder of Zdenek’s Oyster Bar
