product description
Escarpment Kiwa Pinot Noir 2020
Tasting Note
The Kiwa vineyard tends to exhibit a complex array of red fruits such as
raspberry, sour red cherry and red currant amidst perfumed notes of
Chinese five spice and bacon. Savoury complexity adds to the
attractiveness with bay leaf and Chinese black tea. The palate has firm
tannins that tighten the structure giving one confidence to cellar for at least
10 years.
Aromas and flavours:
Reviews
Reviews for Escarpment Kiwa Pinot Noir 2020:
Cameron Douglas MS
camdouglasms.com
Distinctive earthy mineral qualities then red berry fruits followed by a powerful core scent of hard clay and tilled soil combinations then scents of dried herb and barrel. Red fruit flavours along with a coarse silk texture touch the palate first then cherry and barrel spices, baking spices suggesting cinnamon and vanilla then a touch of clove. Dry with fine needle point tannins, medium+ acid line and a lengthy complex finish. A wine to cellar and consider tasting again from 2024 through 2034+.
Bob Campbell, MW
The Real Review
From 33-year-old vines that promote density and consistency. A bright, vibrant wine with black-fleshed plum, cherry, raspberry and five-spice with an appealing savoury and fresh herb edge.
James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com
A tightly-wound, stemmy and savory pinot with aromas of moss, charred bark, grilled herbs, spiced cherries, balsamic and rosemary stems. There's lots of tension here with tight, firm tannins providing a firm yet fine and subtle backbone. Beautiful structure and focus. Drink from 2023.
Additional information
Type: red wine
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyards: Martinborough, New Zealand. The Kiwa vineyard, in the township of Martinborough is one of the
mature plots planted in the district. A combination of deep alluvial gravels
for which the Martinborough Terraces are renowned. A combination of
Clones UCD 5 and 6 rewards the wine lover with a complex and spicy wine.
Winemaking: The fruit was destemmed to an open top fermented with the inclusion of
some whole bunch. It was fermented using indigenous yeast and hand
plunged just once a day for soft extraction, with a total vat time of 22
days. After pressing it was matured in 31% new French oak barriques for
16 months. Bottled without fining or filtration, promoting textured mouth
feel and balanced fruit complexities.
Cellaring potential: 2029+
Alcohol: 14.0% vol
Residual sugar: <1 g/l
Bottle size: 0.75l
Notice: contains sulfite
Closure: Screwcap
Serving: Serve Pinot Noir at 16 - 18°C, that is slightly cooler than a typical room temperature, to best enjoy the layers of aroma and flavour as the wine slowly warms in the glass. Decanting an hour or so before serving is worthwhile, especially for young and/or more structured wines.
Produced and bottled: Escarpment Winery Ltd., 275 Te Muna Rd., Martinborough, New Zealand
Distributor: Weinkontor Freund GmbH, D- 33829 Borgholzhausen
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