WineSpectator 94P
Dusty white pepper and rose petal notes are aromatic, leaping out of the glass to complement the dense core of mineral-laced dark fruit flavors, with plenty of anise and nutmeg details. The intensity gains momentum on the finish, which is expressive and generous. Drink now through 2027. 300 cases made.
James Suckling 97P
The top dog is in impressive shape in this perfect harvest, showing plenty of charismatic perfume, spices and ripe cherry fruits, as well as earthy nuances. The palate has plenty of ripeness, this is a really luscious wine, bathed in ripe darker cherry and plum fruit flavours with a wall of plush velvety tannin delivering a long, commanding but caressing palate. Brilliant. Drink now to 2030
Escarpment er beliggende blot 5 km øst for den byen Martinborough og strækker sig over 24 hektar særprægede marker langs bredden af Huangarua-floden. Escarpment's mål er simpelt: at kontinuerligt producere det bedste af morgendagens New World-vine. Kompleksitet, tekstur og struktur er nøgleord og selve motivationen.
Escarpment Vineyard blev etableret i 1998 som et joint venture mellem Robert & Mem Kirby og Larry & Sue McKenna og har resulteret i en af de mest betydningsfulde producenter i Martinborough. Der produceres både Village vine samt enkeltmarksvine fra de absolut bedste marker i landet. Man forventer at producere fuldt organisk indenfor 1-2 år.