{"title":"Escarpment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/7674\/7071\/files\/ESC_HorizLogo_Colour_RGB_x100_2x_1.jpg?v=1768908634\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEscarpment, defined as a long, steep slope that lies at the end of a plateau, is our unique place within Martinborough. Big open skies stretch across the Wairarapa, and the ancient alluvial soils run deep beneath the land. There is natural balance here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Escarpment Winery, our purpose is to translate that balance into wines that reflect these special attributes, this special part of Aotearoa, New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the last 35 years, we have created an expression of Martinborough Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Sculpted by Winemaker Tim Bourne and Viticulturist Rowan Hoskins from fruit entirely originating from Martinborough vineyards on the fabled alluvial gravels. We are focused on creating wines with an identifiable structure, complexity and fruit expression that reflect their distinctive sites and their regional Martinborough accent. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Unique Sense of Place \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEscarpment strives to produce wines that capture a unique sense of place. Our home vineyard on Te Muna Road is situated just minutes east of Martinborough village, with 24 hectares of distinctive alluvial gravel, terraced land stretches out along the banks of the Huangarua River. The soils of the vineyard are alluvial loams that were formed by the Huangarua River over 20,000 years ago. With very deep alluvial gravels now layered over the loams this composition ensures exceptional drainage, one of the key prerequisites for nurturing and producing premium quality, healthy grape vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEscarpment names their top Pinot Noirs after the vineyards from which the grapes were grown, rather than the grape variety. The Single Vineyard Kupe, Pahi, Te Rehua and Kiwa demonstrate this philosophy with distinctive elegance and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEscarpment sources fruit from our own vineyards as well as from growers around the Martinborough township. We are lucky enough to enjoy long term, established relationships with our growers that is reflected in the quality of our wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2023-escarpment-chardonnay-750ml-6-bottle-pack","title":"2023 Escarpment Chardonnay 750mL - 6 Bottle Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cool, wet summer pushed the Chardonnay harvest out into April. While the weather presented its challenges, Chardonnay was one of the standouts of the vintage. There is a lovely restraint along with drive and texture, and the extra hang-time allowing for concentration. The fruit is 100% from the Martinborough region, primarily from the famous alluvial terrace and made from grapes grown on our own estate along with select growers. A mix of clones, which were individually whole bunch pressed and fermented in French oak puncheons using indigenous yeast, to enhance texture and complexity. After fermentation the wine was aged in barrel for 11 months with 24% new, creating a wine with white stone fruit characters and citrus, along with a flinty mineral backbone. It is a wine that is accessible in its youth but will also benefit from a few years in bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePast Accolades:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2022 Vintage - Wine Enthusiast | November 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points: \u003c\/strong\u003e2022 Vintage - Bob Campbell | March 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points: \u003c\/strong\u003e2021 Vintage - Wine Rater | August 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points: \u003c\/strong\u003e2020 Vintage - The Real Review | March 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points: \u003c\/strong\u003e2020 Vintage - Cam Douglas | December 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points: \u003c\/strong\u003e2020 Vintage - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit | August 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2020 Vintage - Raymond Chan Wine Reviews | August 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2019 Vintage - Jo Czerwinski | June 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2018 Vintage - Bob Campbell | February 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2017 Vintage - James Suckling | August 2019\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cellar Link Auctions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41562271973439,"sku":"","price":221.76,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/7674\/7071\/files\/escarpment-winery-martinborough-chardonnay_1000x_1.png?v=1742081816"},{"product_id":"2022-escarpment-kupe-single-vineyard-pinot-noir-750ml-6-bottle-pack","title":"2022 Escarpment Kupe Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 750mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"This is the most expansive Kupe I have tasted (and I am lucky to have tasted every release).  Last year’s 2021 was a revelation; this year’s 2022 release is a more refined and distinguished creature.  Before you read on, particularly if you are new to these wines, it is essential to understand that these are not heavy wines.  As you climb the ladder in other portfolios, you often find yourself wading in a gloopier pool.  At Escarpment, you don’t taste heavier wines, just those with Ultra HD, as opposed to regular HD!  Like all the Pinots in this collection, the energy and impact of these wines are collectively interwoven to create complexity and resonance... With 42% new oak for 20 months, which I cannot see for the life of me, and sensational length and complexity, this is another super-star release.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19.5\/20 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatthew Jukes, matthewjukes.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cellar Link Auctions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41562279215167,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/7674\/7071\/files\/KUPEPN2020_199x_1.png?v=1742082968"},{"product_id":"2020-escarpment-kupe-single-vineyard-pinot-noir-1500ml","title":"2020 Escarpment Kupe Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 1500mL","description":"\u003cp\u003eKupe Pinot Noir originates from the Escarpment Vineyard’s closely planted block on Te Muna Road. The vines which have grown this wine have been our pride and joy since they were planted in 1999.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by wines from Burgundy, the high-density planting gives a unique opportunity for the Abel clone to express its self in a distinctive manner. A unique wine that always exhibits perfume, power, and elegance, all rolled into one exquisite package. An ideal accompaniment to any gamey red meat, duck, or New Zealand lamb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points | The Real Review \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Flagship wine from the Home Block, first planted in 1999. Seductive pinot noir with a core of sweet, ripe plum and cherry flavours together with floral and spice noted. Deliciously approachable now but with cellaring potential.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cellar Link Auctions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41955856121919,"sku":null,"price":339.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/7674\/7071\/files\/KUPEPN2020_199x_1.png?v=1742082968"},{"product_id":"2020-escarpment-kiwa-single-vineyard-pinot-noir-1500ml","title":"2020 Escarpment Kiwa Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 1500mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2020 Vintage - The Real Review | March 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2020 Escarpment Kupe Pinot Noir Marlborough\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Over the last 35 years, Escarpment have created an expression of Martinborough Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Sculpted by Winemaker Tim Bourne and Viticulturist Rowan Hoskins from fruit entirely originating from Martinborough vineyards on the fabled alluvial gravels. They are focused on creating wines with an identifiable structure, complexity and fruit expression that reflect their distinctive sites and their regional Martinborough accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKupe is made entirely from Escarpment’s home block first planted in 1999 on Te Muna Road. The alluvial gravels on the Martinborough Terrace provide a distinctive character that sets a benchmark for New Zealand Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson red with a dark core. A lifted aromatic and gorgeously opulent aroma that entices the Pinot Noir fan. Perfumed red and black fruits show deep red cherry, red currant, raspberry confit and ripe plum. It shows lifted spice and game together with floral notes of perfumed spring flowers and underlying dried porcini mushrooms. A firm tannin profile rounds out the opulent fruit profile to combine excellent texture and reward patience for cellaring up to 15 years. Match with roast meats, or traditional Christmas lunch with the trimmings. 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