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Escarpment 'Noir' Pinot Noir 2023

SKU: ESPN202312 UCAU

~~$38.00~~ $32.99

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Fantastic Martinborough Pinot from one of New Zealand's greatest producers

The 2023 Vibrancy: A vintage defined by exceptional purity; expect a bright, energetic acidity balanced by plush, dark-fruit concentration.

While it has the structure to age, this bottle is expertly "declassified" for immediate enjoyment - maximum reward with zero wait time.

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Product Details

Red

2023

Pinot Noir

Escarpment

Martinborough, Wairarapa, New Zealand

5-10 Years

Stelvin

13.2%

750ml (Bottle)

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Description

Prepare to have your expectations of "entry-level" Pinot Noir completely shattered. Born from the rugged, wind-swept soils of Martinborough, the 2023 'Noir' is a masterclass in tension and texture. This isn’t a shy, retiring red; it’s a high-definition explosion of dark Morello cherry, bramble fruit, and that signature Martinborough savory "funk" that collectors crave. Crafted with the same artisanal DNA as Escarpment’s single-vineyard icons, it delivers a sophisticated, velvet-smooth finish that feels far more expensive than the price tag suggests. It’s Pinot Noir with its sleeves rolled up—bold, authentic, and utterly irresistible.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Earthy, Herbal, Red Fruits

Palate:

Cedar, Red Cherry, Strawberry

Food Pairings:

Fish

Game

Poultry

Tasting Notes

Description

Prepare to have your expectations of "entry-level" Pinot Noir completely shattered. Born from the rugged, wind-swept soils of Martinborough, the 2023 'Noir' is a masterclass in tension and texture. This isn’t a shy, retiring red; it’s a high-definition explosion of dark Morello cherry, bramble fruit, and that signature Martinborough savory "funk" that collectors crave. Crafted with the same artisanal DNA as Escarpment’s single-vineyard icons, it delivers a sophisticated, velvet-smooth finish that feels far more expensive than the price tag suggests. It’s Pinot Noir with its sleeves rolled up—bold, authentic, and utterly irresistible.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Earthy, Herbal, Red Fruits

Palate:

Cedar, Red Cherry, Strawberry

Food Pairings:

Fish

Game

Poultry

Escarpment

It would be impossible to discuss the great Pinot Noir without bringing up the man, the legend Larry McKenna. Known as 'Mr Pinot'. Though Adelaide-born, he's been spending the last 30+ years forging his reputation as one of New Zealand's greatest winemakers. He began his journey at Martinborough vineyards in the 1980s, and famously won a place in the Top 20 Pinot Noirs of the World with his 1998 Martinborough Reserve Pinot Noir.

In 1998 he founded Escarpment and crafts wines there with utmost attention to quality. Yields from his close-planted vines produce a tiny 1kg of fruit per vine - literally only 1 bottle per plant. He crafts an estate Pinot Noir and a thoroughly impressive range of single vineyard Pinots when vintage conditions meet his increasingly high standards.

His deft touch with Martinborough fruit, not limited to Pinot Noir, extends to Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Riesling.

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