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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.
The Martinborough growing season in 2022 had a near perfect startwith exceptional flowering and sunny conditions. The second half was variable with significant rain and cooler weather leading to wines ofelegance and purity.The 2022 Escarpment Martinborough Pinot Noir is an assemblage of top Pinot Noir vineyards across the district with 75% percent of the grapesfrom the Te Muna Road sub region. Grapes were hand harvested and crushed to open top fermenters with minimal intervention until thewine was pressed. It was plunged once daily for gentle extraction and macerated on skins for about 25 days.
It was aged in French oak barriques (27% new) for 11 months followed by a further nine months in stainless steel tanks. It was bottled without fining or filtration. Tasting A savory expression of Pinot Noir showcasing fresh earth, spice, orange rind and bay leaves. It is in keeping with the Escarpment style with forest floor, sumac and mulberry aromas. The wine expresses the elegance of the 2022 vintage with a palate that is bright and juicy with purity and drive bringing tension to every sip. It is medium bodied and a of Martinborough Pinot Noir and the vintage. Enjoy now and over the next five to seven years.
Serve with Asian cuisine, Beef Bourgogne or full flavoured fish.
Serve at 16°C
International Ratings:
94/100 Bob Campbell
