Escarpment Pinot Noir Kiwa 2015 Martinborough

James Suckling
“The sweet and fragrant spices and perfumed pinot noir fruits. a hallmark of this vineyard. are alluring and the depth that follows makes for an engaging. convincing pinot noir. The palate has succulent. attractive bright red cherry fruit aromas and the palate has a very focused. powerful yet elegant feel. and a feathery and ethereal finish.”



“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.”




“Scented. enticing pinot noir with a mix of floral. cherry and berry flavours and a suggestion of spice all nicely restrained by fine. drying tannins. A little closed right now but showing good development potential.”
(Bob Campbell. 95/100)


“Spicy. cherry and red berry. dusting of sweet cinnamon oak. a little herb and earthiness. but a brighter expression of Martinborough here. Medium bodied. firm almost sappy acidity. grainy lightly drying sandy tannin. plenty of crunch and energy. and a bright strawberried finish of good length. with a slight herbal bitterness. Excellent now. and better again with a couple more years in bottle.”
(Wine Front. 94/100)

100% Pinot Noir. 18 Monate französische Eiche (40% neu)