The Escarpment Vineyard promises some of the very best of definitive New World wines. With respected winemaker Larry McKenna applying his distinctive skill to what he does best – making premium wine – the result is some of New Zealand’s most layered, flavoursome and complex wines. Here we offer you a mix case to enjoy the very best of this selection...

2 x Escarpment Martinborough Pinot Noir 2016

Perfume, elegant fruit flavours, and soft ripe tannins are all hallmarks of this exceptional Pinot Noir. Perfect weather in Martinborough during flowering in December 2015 resulted in an ideal crop which did not require thinning.

An exceptional, warm dry summer followed creating the distinctive Escarpment style showing complexity, attractive texture and the perfect mix of black, red and green fruit flavours for which Pinot Noir is celebrated. The fruit was hand harvested, fermented using indigenous yeasts then gently handled without pumping until it was pressed. Hand plunged every 12 hours then left to macerate on skins for an average vat time of 15 days. It has been aged completely in French oak barriques, of which 25% were new, for 11 months. Inspired by the classic wines of Burgundy, this Pinot Noir is a tribute to Martinborough’s unique terroir. It will cellar gracefully for up to 10 years.

Seal: Screw Cap - Alc: 14.2%

1 x Escarpment Martinborough Chardonnay 2015

100% grown from Escarpment’s Te Muna Road site in what can be considered a perfect, warm dry season. The summer allowed a smaller crop than usual to ripen slowly, producing powerful opulent flavours and a flinty mineral backbone which combine beautifully with barrel fermentation to create Burgundian inspired Chardonnay. Flavours are reminiscent of white stone fruit with delightful soft texture ensuring a long commanding finish. Partial malolactic fermentation and lees stirring has enhanced the texture, complexity and mouth feel allowing it to match most entrée dishes and seafood.

It is an accurate reflection of Martinborough’s unique terroir. Cellar for up to five years or more, successfully.

Seal: Screw Cap - Alc: 13.8%

1 x Escarpment Martinborough Pinot Gris 2017

1 x Escarpment Martinborough Rosé 2018

1 x Escarpment Pinot Blanc 2016

Awarded 93/100 Points: James Suckling, Nov 2017

"A taut lemon-fuelled pinot blanc that has a very impressive linear palate shape. Javelin-like, powerful and fresh. Drink now. Screw cap" James Suckling, Nov 2017

Escarpment’s Artisan range is a commitment to the future expansion of their key varieties. Exploring boundaries has always been part of Escarpment's philosophy and is exhibited in their winemaking approach.

Food Pairing: It will certainly create some interesting wine/food pairings. In particular we recommend drinkinng alongside potato-crusted Salmon served with a herb salad.

Seal: Screw Cap - Alc: 13.8%