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New Zealand Win95 points
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James Suckling92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.2% Alcohol
Escarpment 'Noir' Pinot Noir 2021"The Noir label brings together 35 years of wine making experience in New Zeal..."$34.99 -
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James Suckling96 points
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Bob Campbell MW96 points
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Cameron Douglas95 points
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Huon Hooke92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Escarpment Kiwa Pinot Noir 2021"The Kiwa vineyard tends to exhibit complex savoury notes, of bay laurel, gree..."$75.00 -
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Bob Campbell MW97 points
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James Suckling96 points
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Cameron Douglas95 points
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Huon Hooke95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.1% Alcohol
Escarpment Kupe Pinot Noir 2021"Crimson red with a deep dark core. Lifted and fragrant, offering all the grac..."$95.00 -
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Campbell Mattin94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.6% Alcohol
Escarpment Martinborough Pinot Noir 2021"True to the Escarpment style showing bold complexity, texture and a mix of at..."$50.00 -
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Bob Campbell MW96 points
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Huon Hooke95 points
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Cameron Douglas94 points
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James Suckling93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.3% Alcohol
Escarpment Pahi Pinot Noir 2021"This is an outstanding example of classic Martinborough Pinot Noir, that show..."$95.00 -
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Cameron Douglas96 points
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James Suckling95 points
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Bob Campbell MW95 points
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Huon Hooke93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Escarpment Te Rehua Pinot Noir 2021"A unique block on Martinborough’s free-draining alluvial gravels closer to th..."$75.00 -
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Raymond Chan Wi19 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.4% Alcohol
Escarpment 'Kiwa' Pinot Noir 2017"This wine was grown on the Cleland Vineyard Cambridge Road, Martinborough fro..."$74.99 -
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Bob Campbell MW93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.4% Alcohol
Escarpment 'Kiwa' Pinot Noir 2018"A blend of Pommard clones that were originally sourced from the University of..."$74.99 -
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Bob Campbell MW95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Escarpment 'Kupe' Pinot Noir 2010"Escarpment is one of the best quality vs Price producers in New Zealand"$109.99 -
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Jancis Robinson17 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2011
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.3% Alcohol
Escarpment 'Kupe' Pinot Noir 2011"Fermented in wooden French cuvees, hand plunged and aged in 50% new French oa..."$89.99 -
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Bob Campbell MW95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.3% Alcohol
Escarpment 'Kupe' Pinot Noir 2018"Fermented in wooden French cuvees, hand plunged and aged in 50% new French oa..."$99.00 -
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Bob Campbell MW95 points
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Raymond Chan Wi97 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.3% Alcohol
Escarpment 'Kupe' Pinot Noir 2019"Inspired by wines from Burgundy, the high-density planting gives a unique opp..."$99.99 -
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Bob Campbell MW95 points
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Raymond Chan Wi97 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.3% Alcohol
Escarpment 'Kupe' Pinot Noir 2020"Inspired by wines from Burgundy, the high-density planting gives a unique opp..."$99.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Escarpment 'Martinborough' Pinot Noir 2010"Escarpment is one of the best quality vs Price producers in New Zealand"$79.99 -
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Bob Campbell MW95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Escarpment 'Te Rehua' Pinot Noir 2010"Escarpment is one of the best quality vs Price producers in New Zealand"$99.99 -
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James Suckling96 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.3% Alcohol
Escarpment 'Te Rehua' Pinot Noir 2017"This wine was grown on the Barton Vineyard, Huangarua Road, Martinborough fro..."$85.00 -
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Bob Campbell MW92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.3% Alcohol
Escarpment 'Te Rehua' Pinot Noir 2018"This wine was grown on the Barton Vineyard, Huangarua Road, Martinborough fro..."$74.99 -
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Cameron Douglas95 points
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Bob Campbell MW95 points
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Raymond Chan Wi95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.3% Alcohol
Escarpment 'Te Rehua' Pinot Noir 2019"This wine was grown on the Barton Vineyard, Huangarua Road, Martinborough fro..."$69.99 -
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Cameron Douglas95 points
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Bob Campbell MW95 points
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Raymond Chan Wi95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.3% Alcohol
Escarpment 'Te Rehua' Pinot Noir 2020"This wine was grown on the Barton Vineyard, Huangarua Road, Martinborough fro..."$69.99 -
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Bob Campbell MW95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2005
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Escarpment Kupe Pinot Noir 2005"The Escarpment Vineyard, Martinborough, New Zealand promises some of the very..."$119.99 -
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Mike Bennie92 points
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Bob Campbell MW92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Escarpment Martinborough Pinot Noir 2016""Winemaker Larry McKenna now has 30 years of experience with Martinborough Pi..."$53.99 -
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Bob Campbell MW94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Escarpment Martinborough Pinot Noir 2017""Winemaker Larry McKenna now has 30 years of experience with Martinborough Pi..."$53.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Escarpment Martinborough Pinot Noir 2018""Winemaker Larry McKenna now has 30 years of experience with Martinborough Pi..."$54.99 -
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Cameron Douglas95 points
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Bob Campbell MW94 points
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Sam Kim93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.6% Alcohol
Escarpment Martinborough Pinot Noir 2020"True to the Escarpment style showing bold complexity, texture and a mix of at..."$50.00 -
Pinot Noir is a red grape that is one of the most challenging to grow in any part of the world. Due to its thin skin and tight bunches, it is susceptible to both mould and disease. However, when it is successful, it produces some of the most amazing wines in the world. Although its home is Burgundy, it has emerged as a popular variety in Australia. Representing only 1% of grapes crushed, it has built a high profile with a number of world-class, distinctly Australian wines being produced. The greatest examples coming from the cool climates of the Adelaide Hills, Tasmania, Mornington Peninsula, Geelong and the Yarra Valley.
Pinot Noir performs well on the deepish limestone based subsoils that are found on Burgundy's Côte d'Or. However, yields need to be kept in check. Pinot Noir's concentration and varietal characters disappear rapidly if yields are excessive. Some of the best and most expensive wines in the world are still found in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir also plays a key role in Champagne, being blended with Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. In the US, Oregon and Washington state are producing outstanding wines. In New Zealand, great Pinot Noirs are crafted in Martinborough and in Central Otago, New Zealand's only true continental climate.
The thin skins of Pinot Noir mean the wines are lighter in colour, body and tannins. However, the best wines have grippy tannins, fragrance and an intensity of fruit seldom found in wine from other grapes. Young Pinot Noir can smell almost sweet, but as it matures, the best wines develop a sensuous, silky mouthfeel with the fruit flavours deepening and gamey nuances emerging.