93 points “A very complex and brightly fragrant nose bursting with lightly earthy very spicy red-cherry aromas. The palate has a succulent elegant and fleshy feel with an attractively rich yet fresh style. Ripe and rich tannins to close.” – James Suckling
As Master of Wine Peter Richards says: “Escarpment has long done a fine line in savoury understated nuanced Pinot Noir.” And this is exactly that. Inspired by Burgundy but leveraging Martinborough’s unique terroir Escarpment Pinot Noir 2018 has all the hallmarks of their style. French oak bolsters the dense cherry and blackberry fruit from this exceptional vintage accentuating the hedgerow perfume earthy forest floor cola and exotic spice notes. Fabulously food friendly this would be a fine choice for roasted root vegetables pink lamb game wild mushroom stroganoff game or truffle season.
This New Zealand producer is fast developing a cult following among fine wine connoisseurs and it’s not hard to see why when you pour this beauty. Owned by Larry and Sue McKenna and Robert and Mem Kirby Escarpment takes its name from the limestone ridge that runs through Burgundy. Martinborough has always displayed a certain Burgundian elegance with New Zealand wine expert Sam Kim saying that this estate’s wines “could be mistaken for a top-flight Burgundy”. Raymond Chan who sadly passed away in 2019 was one of New Zealand’s most respected wine critics. He was always a huge fan of Escarpment awarding it Winery of the Year in 2015.
SKU No.: 3434514
Style No.: 876887
Region: Martinborough
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Closure: Screw
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 13%
Volume: 750ml
Allergens: Sulphites
93 points “A very complex and brightly fragrant nose bursting with lightly earthy very spicy red-cherry aromas. The palate has a succulent elegant and fleshy feel with an attractively rich yet fresh style. Ripe and rich tannins to close.” – James Suckling
As Master of Wine Peter Richards says: “Escarpment has long done a fine line in savoury understated nuanced Pinot Noir.” And this is exactly that. Inspired by Burgundy but leveraging Martinborough’s unique terroir Escarpment Pinot Noir 2018 has all the hallmarks of their style. French oak bolsters the dense cherry and blackberry fruit from this exceptional vintage accentuating the hedgerow perfume earthy forest floor cola and exotic spice notes. Fabulously food friendly this would be a fine choice for roasted root vegetables pink lamb game wild mushroom stroganoff game or truffle season.
This New Zealand producer is fast developing a cult following among fine wine connoisseurs and it’s not hard to see why when you pour this beauty. Owned by Larry and Sue McKenna and Robert and Mem Kirby Escarpment takes its name from the limestone ridge that runs through Burgundy. Martinborough has always displayed a certain Burgundian elegance with New Zealand wine expert Sam Kim saying that this estate’s wines “could be mistaken for a top-flight Burgundy”. Raymond Chan who sadly passed away in 2019 was one of New Zealand’s most respected wine critics. He was always a huge fan of Escarpment awarding it Winery of the Year in 2015.
SKU No.: 3434514
Style No.: 876887