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Escarpment

The man behind Escarpment, Larry McKenna, is one of New Zealand’s most famous winemakers whose name is synonymous with the top quality Pinot Noir from New Zealand.

Wines from Escarpment

Producer: Escarpment
Wine: Escarpment Chardonnay 2009
Region: Martinborough Country: New Zealand
Grape: Chardonnay
Tasting notes: This wine compares well to a decent Macon. It's ripe, rich, yet soft and tactile. An absolute joy to drink with an unexpected long finish.
dotsPrice: £15.95  dotsSize: 75cl Colour/style: White
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Producer: Escarpment
Wine: Kiwa Pinot Noir 2009
Region: Martinborough Country: New Zealand
Grape: Pinot Noir
Tasting notes: The Escarpment “Insight Series” allows individual vineyard expression from exceptional sites within the Martinborough Geographic Indication. This wine was grown on the Cleland Vineyard Cambridge Street, Martinborough from 27 year old vines. A combination of deep alluvial gravels which the Martinborough Terraces are renowned for and a blend of Clones UCD 5, 6 and 13 always rewards us with savoury, complex and spicy wine.

It was open topped fermented in traditional wooded cuves, hand plunged every 8 hours, with a total vat time of 16 days. After pressing it was matured in 30% new French oak barriques for 12 months. It was fined using a minimum of egg whites to protect the flavours but aid brightness in the glass, promoting soft mouth feel and texture.

This is an outstanding example of classic Pinot Noir. It will continue to develop for up to 10 years and will always be a wonderful counterpart to any game food.
dotsPrice: £22.95  dotsSize: 75cl Colour/style: Red
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Producer: Escarpment
Wine: Escarpment Pinot Gris 2009
Region: Martinborough Country: New Zealand
Grape: Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio
Tasting notes: Powerful opulent fruit combines beautifully with barrel fermentation in this Burgundian inspired Pinot Gris. The flavours are reminiscent of ripe pears and white stone fruit with delightful soft texture ensuring a long commanding finish; 4 grams residual sugar has enhanced the fruit flavours Pinot Gris is renowned for. Drink now or over the next 2 to 3 years.
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