Escarpment - Martinborough Pinot Noir 2019
95/100
Wine Enthusiast
94/100
Wine Spectator
93/100
James Suckling
90/100
Robert Parker
"At half the price of Kupe, this single-vineyard Escarpment wine offers excellent value for one of New Zealand’s finest Pinot Noirs. Still young, it needs a little time in a decanter or glass before opening up into a wine that is both elegant and powerful. Red fruit, tree sap, tar, and underlying minerality are wrapped in racy tannins. Length, elegance, intensity, and regional character are all present, as is the potential to age until at least 2028.” (Wine Enthusiast 2022). Screw cap
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Nose
Aromas of black, red, and green fruits that have made Pinot Noir famous
Palate
Elegant fruity flavors, complexity, an appealing texture, and supple, ripe tannins
Serve
At 14-16°C
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Perfect with thin slices of duck, roasted woodcock with wild mushrooms, Lyon-style charcuterie, or truffle-stuffed turkey...
Decanter
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2021 guide) 90/100 (An outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Deep notes of black cherry, plum, and cola emerge on the nose of the 2019 Escarpment Pinot Noir, a blend from several different vineyards around the village of Martinborough. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, rich and velvety, with a layered and richly textured finish, this is a robust wine that should age well over the next decade.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated (2021 guide) 94/100 (Exceptional wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2022 guide) 95/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
At half the price of Kupe, Escarpment’s single-vineyard wine offers excellent value for one of New Zealand’s finest Pinot Noirs. Still young, it needs a little time in a decanter or glass before opening up into a wine that is both elegant and powerful. Red fruit, tree sap, tar, and underlying minerality are wrapped in racy tannins. Length, elegance, intensity, and regional character are all present, along with the potential to age until at least 2028.
Vinous
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Aromas of redcurrants, cherries, dried herbs, and baking spices. Medium-bodied, with lively acidity. Fresh, structured, and juicy, with a vibrant fruit core and a succulent finish. Ready to drink now.