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  • Campbell Mattinson
    94 Points
Escarpment Martinborough Pinot Noir 2021
Escarpment Martinborough Pinot Noir 2021
Escarpment

Escarpment Martinborough Pinot Noir 2021

SKU: EMPN202110 UCAU
$50.00
5.0 (1)

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.

94 Points, Campbell Mattinson

Lifted perfume of wild herbs and savoury nuances such as licorice, mushroom and Chinese five spice, the palate delivers soft ripe tannins and the medium bodied palate is bathed in soft voluptuous Pinot Noir fruit flavours.

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    • Description

      True to the Escarpment style showing bold complexity, texture and a mix of attractive dark cherry and plum fruit flavours. Lifted perfume of wild herbs and savoury nuances such as licorice, mushroom and Chinese five
      spice. The palate delivers soft ripe tannins and the medium bodied palate is bathed in soft voluptuous Pinot Noir fruit flavours. Enjoyable on release or better after 5 years. Serve with any good Asian cuisine, Beef Bourgogne
      or full flavoured fish. Serve at 16°C.

      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 Fish
      Game Game
      Poultry Poultry

    Description

    True to the Escarpment style showing bold complexity, texture and a mix of attractive dark cherry and plum fruit flavours. Lifted perfume of wild herbs and savoury nuances such as licorice, mushroom and Chinese five
    spice. The palate delivers soft ripe tannins and the medium bodied palate is bathed in soft voluptuous Pinot Noir fruit flavours. Enjoyable on release or better after 5 years. Serve with any good Asian cuisine, Beef Bourgogne
    or full flavoured fish. Serve at 16°C.

    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 Fish
    Game Game
    Poultry 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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    Philip Chronican
    Beautiful Medium Bodied Pinot

    I've been buying Escarpment for several years now. It's a great pinot with more body than many of the lighter wines sold as pinot noir in Australia. this is more reminiscent of a Burgundy with great intensity, dark berry notes and a very good length.

    Thank you for your thoughtful review, Philip! We’re so glad to hear that you’re enjoying the Escarpment Martinborough Pinot Noir 2021. It’s a fantastic wine with a beautiful balance of body and intensity, and we agree—it certainly brings that Burgundy-style depth to the table. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to helping you explore more exceptional wines in the future!

    Cheers!
    Sanah Ram
    United Cellars