Escarpment Te Rehua

Despite being home to only a small percentage of what’s made in New Zealand, Martinborough’s reputation for top-quality Pinot Noir has caught the attention of the Australians, with the Barossa Valley’s esteemed Torbreck purchasing Escarpment. The sale saw Larry McKenna, often referred to as the godfather of Kiwi Pinot Noir, retained as the winemaker. Larry’s 2013 Kupe Pinot Noir was the only Australasian Wine in Wine Spectator’s Top 10 wines of 2015. The 2016 vintage of the same wine was the highest-scoring wine from Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate.

The old vine age in #Martinborough is one of the keys to these exceptional wines and their impressive complexity. October signals the release of this year’s Single Vineyard collection from #Escarpment, all from the excellent 2018 vintage. The flagship Kupe #PinotNoir was awarded 95/100 by Bob Campbell, Kiwa 93/100 and Te Rehua 92/100. It’s always a treat to try Escarpment’s new releases, with the Kiwa’s enchanting perfume and florals particularly captivating. Alongside them, we feature a selection of top Single #Vineyard wines from the rest of Martinborough, all from the excellent 2018 vintage. The region’s tiny production can be over-looked due to the noise from down south, but it shouldn’t be. Take a moment – you’ll be pleased you did.

https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/brands/escarpment