2013 Te Rehua
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Tasting notes
Full medium red. Pure but subdued aromas of musky dark plum and black raspberry complicated by nuances of cola and earth. Rich, broad and enveloping, conveying a captivating sweetness as well as peppery, spicy restraint to its red berry flavors. Not a particularly fleshy Pinot but shapely and vibrant, finishing with a firm spine of tannins and acids. This will need a year or two of patience.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
More reviews and scores
Medium ruby-purple colored, the 2013 Te Rehua Pinot Noir has a pretty floral scented nose of violets and roses over a core of Bing cherries, cranberries and pomegranate. Medium-bodied, it offers a delicately flavored palate of red berries and subtle earth inflections supported by finely grained tannins and balanced acid, finishing with some minerals.
About the producer
Based in Martinborough, Escarpment is one of New Zealand’s leading producers of Pinot Noir. The estate’s top cuvée Kupe is widely regarded as a benchmark example of the region’s potential for producing world-class Pinot Noir.