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2014 Escarpment Pinot Noir (Screwcap)

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September 10, 2023 - $27

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RATINGS

94Wine Enthusiast

Aromas of flowers, tea and cola lead into flavors of blackberries, vanilla and spice, framed by ample tannins.

93Wine Spectator

Pure and expressive, with juicy raspberry puree and fleshy cherry flavors that are crisp and vibrant, showing accents of clove, nutmeg and black pepper. Earl Grey tea details linger on the finish.

90+ The Wine Advocate

...scents of black and red cherries and red currants with plenty of earth notes in the undercurrent, plus wafts of bay leaves and lavender. Light to medium-bodied, it packs the flavor intensity into a very fine, elegant package with tons of red berry and earthy flavors supported by fine grained tannins and refreshing acidity, finishing long.

16Jancis Robinson

REGION

New Zealand, Wairarapa, Martinborough

Wairarapa is on the south end of New Zealand’s north island, and it is the country’s most exciting Pinot Noir region. Martinborough is the very small town that serves as the South Wairarapa region’s commercial center, and the district is home to more than 60 wineries, many of them specializing in Pinot Noir, and, more recently Pinot Gris. A mountain range between Wellington, to the west, and Wairarapa keeps the region’s vineyards temperate, with relatively dry falls that are optimal for Pinot Noir harvesting. The region also has the greatest variation between average daytime and average night temperatures, also a boon to grape growing and especially Pinot Noir. Sauvignon Blanc is also grown. ?

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.