Escarpment Pinot Noir
$55.00
This vintage is currently sold out.
Escarpment Pinot Noir highlights Martinborough's unique terroir and winemaking philosophy, soundly revealed in this blend of Pinot Noir parcels from across this beautifully well-suited cool climate district.
CURRENT VINTAGE: 2022 Escarpment Pinot Noir
The 2022 Escarpment Martinborough Pinot Noir is an assemblage of the best Pinot Noir vineyards across the district, with 75% of the grapes from the Te Muna Road sub region. The fruit was hand harvested and crushed to open top fermenters, with minimal intervention until it was pressed. Plunged just once a day for gentle extraction and then left to macerate on skins for an average vat time of 25 days. It has been aged in French oak barriques (27% new) for 11 months followed by a further 9 months in stainless steel tanks before bottling without fining or filtration.
A savoury expression of Pinot Noir showcasing fresh earth, spice, orange rind and bay leaves. The wine expresses the elegance of the 2022 vintage with a palate that is bright and juicy.
Wine Analysis
2022 Pinot Noir
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Total acid: 5.3g/l
- pH 3.63
- Residual sugar <1.0g/l
- Closure: Stelvin screw cap
Tasting Notes
Escarpment 2022 Pinot Noir Tasting Note
Escarpment 2021 Pinot Noir Tasting Note
Escarpment 2020 Pinot Noir Tasting Note
Escarpment 2019 Pinot Noir Tasting Note
Escarpment 2018 Pinot Noir Tasting Note
Escarpment 2017 Pinot Noir Tasting Note
Escarpment 2016 Pinot Noir Tasting Note
Escarpment 2015 Pinot Noir Tasting Note
Accolades
94 Points: 2021 Vintage - Bob Campbell | March 2023
95 Points: 2020 Vintage - Cameron Douglas | March 2023
95 Points: 2019 Vintage - Raymond Chan Wine Reviews | August 2021
95 Points: 2019 Vintage - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit | August 2021
94 Points: 2019 Vintage - Wine Spectator | August 2021
90 Points: 2019 Vintage - Jo Czerwinski | June 2021
91 Points: 2018 Vintage - Bob Campbell | February 2020
89 Points: 2018 Vintage - The Wine Advocate | November 2020
94 Points: 2017 Vintage - James Suckling | August 2019
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Food Pairings
Classic food pairing with any vintage includes red meats, especially game, and full-flavored pasta ragout dishes.
