June 2022

Wine Rater | An Overview of Pinot Gris, Riesling and all other Whites

Steve Bennett, Lynette Hudson

Read the full article by Wine Rater here.

Escarpment GRIS Pinot Gris 2021

96 Points

Ripe, opulent, exuberant, complex, and vinous on the nose with alluring aromas of brown pear, apple strudel, beeswax, popcorn, cinnamon and baking spice. A big, broad, weighty, structural wine with impressive textural elements and complex barrel influence. Still very youthful, this wine has hidden depth and unfolds in the glass to show layers of flavour. A benchmark NZ, dry Pinot Gris.

Escarpment BLANC Pinot Blanc 2021

94 Points

Complex, mealy wine with a lifted perfume showing green pear, banana and peach kernel fruit with a complex vanilla pod and cinnamon wine-making influence. Dry and broad with the classic, rich, palate structure of Pinot Blanc balanced by soft acidity, and boasting a long, tasty finish. Impressive, very approachable, a delicious food wine.

Escarpment GRIS Pinot Gris 2022

93 Points

Ripe, complex, high-tone nose with candied aromas of toffee apple, pear, cucumber, honeysuckle and brioche lees characters. Full-flavoured, soft, dry, textural, weighty and mouth-filling, with attractive lees-influenced nutty, burnt sugar flavours and good persistence on the finish. Should drink well for the next few years.

Escarpment BLANC Pinot Blanc 2022

93 Points

A restrained yet engaging, vinous bouquet with sophisticated, subtle aromas of lemon curd pie, chevre, cream cheese, vanilla, toasted brioche and almonds. Rich, textured and well-weighted palate with ripe, gala apple flavour and taut, lemon acidity adding balance before a long, satisfying finish. An impressive example of the variety.