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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 15.5/20 · Drink 2018-2023, Jancis Robinson MW, Feb 2019

Pale-mid ruby-garnet. Pea-pod and stem leafiness. Clay-like earthy minerality over crunchy, leafy red cherry. Crisp acidity with leafy whole-bunch notes, spice and chewy, fairly firm tannins. Warming, peppery finish. (TJ)

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

Average Score

17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

18
18/20

Jancis Robinson MW

More reviews and scores

86 points
Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
Score 86/100 · Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy, Jan 2019

16.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2019-2028, Jancis Robinson MW, Jan 2018

Mid crimson. Immediately more savoury than the Craggy Range Aroha 2015 Te Muna but also a touch stemmy. Savoury and earthy on the palate, a very different style. Compact, slightly chewy tannins. Lacks the charm of the Central Otago wines but has plenty of power and length. (JH)

92 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Score 92/100 · Drink 2017-2022, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, Mar 2017

The 2014 Kupe Chardonnay offers savory, baking bread and yeast extract notes with grapefruit and orange blossoms. This satiny textured, medium-bodied Chardonnay is finely knit with tons of freshness and a long mineral-laced finish.

About the producer

Escarpment 1-1.2
Escarpment

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.

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Product details

Country / Region
Grape Blend

Pinot Noir

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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