2017 Escarpment Pinot Noir Kiwa, Martinborough
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This wine was grown on the Cleland Vineyard Cambridge Road, Martinborough from 30 year old vines.
A combination of deep alluvial gravels which the Martinborough Terraces are renowned for and a blend of Clones UCD 5 and 6 always rewards us with savoury, complex, spicy wine.
It was open top fermented using indigenous yeasts in traditional wooden cuvees, hand plunged every 12 hours, with a total vat time of 21 days. After pressing it was matured in 40% new French oak barriques for 18 months. It was fined to protect the flavours and aid brightness in the glass. Bottled without filtration, promoting soft mouth feel and texture.
This is an outstanding example of classic Pinot Noir. It will continue to develop for up to 10 years and will always be a wonderful counterpart to any game food.
Elegant, supple pinot noir with bright cherry, fresh herb and floral flavours supported by good fresh acidity that gives the wine energy. Good now, especially with food but should develop well with bottle age.
Bob Campbell MW therrealreview.com 21 APR 2019, Drink 2019–2026
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Martinborough |
| Varietals | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | NRY |
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