Escarpment Kiwa Pinot Noir 2021
Escarpment Kiwa Pinot Noir 2021
Price: 56,00€
DESCRIPTION
Escarpment Kiwa Pinot Noir 2021 comes from the Kiwa vineyard, located on Te Muna Road, nine kilometers east of Martinborough, on alluvial and gravelly soils characteristic of the Martinborough terraces. Aging for 20 months in French oak barrels (35% new) brings it structure and complexity.
The nose offers aromas of bay leaf, green tea, and Chinese five-spice, complemented by a palette of red fruits. The palate is juicy and complex, combining elegance and remarkable persistence. Aging potential of 10 years. At the table, it pairs with venison chops with juniper berries.
region
Wairarapa
New Zealand
Wairarapa, whose Māori name means "glistening waters", is a compact, confidential region nestled in the south of the North Island, an hour's drive from Wellington. Identified in the late 1970s as climatically close to Burgundy, its free draining gravel terraces and cool, dry climate gave rise to some of the most sought after Pinot Noirs in New Zealand. Its three subregions, Martinborough, Gladstone and Masterton, share a common base while offering nuances of character that a trained palate will pick out. Martinborough wines lean towards elegance and finesse, with notes of red cherry, strawberry, dried herbs and forest floor that develop towards leather and woodland complexity with age. A region that produces little, but produces well, firmly focused on quality over volume.
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This Kiwa 2021 surprises with its Asian-inspired spicy notes, led by green tea and bay leaf. Juicy and persistent, it has character.