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Kiwa Pinot Noir, Escarpment

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Technical Analysis
Alcohol
13.0
pH
3.66
Acidity
4.8
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Escarpment's Kiwa Pinot is a savoury, complex, spicy wine, thanks to a combination of the alluvial gravels of Martinborough and a specific blend of clones.
Tasting note

Grapes for this wine were grown on the Cleland Vineyard Cambridge Street, Martinborough from 31-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 with savoury, complex, spicy wine.

Origin
New Zealand
Variety
Pinot Noir
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
No
Winemaker
Larry McKenna
Fined Using
Gelatine
Closure
Screw top
Region
Martinborough
Vegan
No

Vinification details

This was open top fermented using indigenous yeasts in traditional wooden cuvées, 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. Bottled without filtration, promoting soft mouth feel and texture.

With winemaker Tim Bourne.

Technical Analysis
Alcohol
13.2
pH
3.67
Acidity
5.2
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Escarpment's Kiwa Pinot is a savoury, complex, spicy wine, thanks to a combination of the alluvial gravels of Martinborough and a specific blend of clones.
Tasting note

Grapes for this wine were grown on the Cleland Vineyard Cambridge Street, 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, 6 and 13 always rewards with savoury, complex, spicy wine.

Origin
New Zealand
Variety
Pinot Noir
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Larry McKenna
Closure
Screw top
Region
Martinborough
Vegan
Yes

Vinification details

This was open top fermented using indigenous yeasts in traditional wooden cuvées, 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. Bottled without filtration, promoting soft mouth feel and texture.

Technical Analysis
Alcohol
12.7
Residual sugar
0.2
pH
3.58
Acidity
5.2
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Escarpment's Kiwa Pinot is a savoury, complex, spicy wine, thanks to a combination of the alluvial gravels of Martinborough and a specific blend of clones.
Tasting note

Grapes for this wine were grown on the Cleland Vineyard Cambridge Street, Martinborough from 29-year-old vines. A combination of deep alluvial gravels which the Martinborough Terraces are renowned for and a blend of Clones UCD 5, 6 and 13 always rewards with savoury, complex, spicy wine.

Origin
New Zealand
Variety
Pinot Noir
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
No
Winemaker
Larry McKenna & Huw Kinch
Fined Using
Gelatine
Closure
Screw top
Region
Martinborough
Vegan
No

Vinification details

This was open top fermented using indigenous yeasts in traditional wooden cuvées, hand plunged every 12 hours, with a total vat time of 23 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.

 

Technical Analysis
Alcohol
13.4
pH
3.60
Acidity
5.2
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Escarpment's Kiwa Pinot is a savoury, complex, spicy wine, thanks to a combination of the alluvial gravels of Martinborough and a specific blend of clones.
Tasting note

Grapes for this wine were grown on the Cleland Vineyard Cambridge Street, Martinborough from 28-year-old vines. A combination of deep alluvial gravels which the Martinborough Terraces are renowned for and a blend of Clones UCD 5, 6 and 13 always rewards with savoury, complex, spicy wine.

Origin
New Zealand
Variety
Pinot Noir
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Larry McKenna
Fined Using
Egg white
Closure
Screw top
Region
Martinborough
Vegan
No

Vintage conditions

Perfect weather in Martinborough during flowering in December 2014 resulted in an ideal crop which did not require thinning.

Vinification details

This was open top fermented using indigenous yeasts in traditional wooden cuves and 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 without filtering, promoting soft mouth feel and texture.

Technical Analysis
Alcohol
13.0
pH
3.54
Acidity
5.5
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Escarpment's Kiwa Pinot is a savoury, complex, spicy wine, thanks to a combination of the alluvial gravels of Martinborough and a specific blend of clones.
Tasting note

Dark, ruby-red in colour, a little lighter on edge with slight garnet hues. This has a very full and gently voluminous nose unfolding layers of dark red berry fruits entwined with waves of dried herbs, spices and nuances of cedar. Medium-bodied, the palate features rich and lusciously sweet red berry fruit flavours.

Origin
New Zealand
Variety
Pinot Noir
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Blank
Winemaker
Larry McKenna
Fined Using
Egg white
Closure
Cork
Region
Martinborough
Vegan
Blank

Vintage conditions

The season was warm and drier than average. It has created fruit harvested in brilliant condition giving ripe flavours and soft tannins. The summer was as good as the inspirational 2013 vintage.

Vinification details

This was open topped fermented using indigenous yeasts in traditional wooden cuves and hand plunged every 12 hours, with a total vat time of 21 days. After pressing it was matured in 30% new French oak barriques for 18 months. It was fined using a minimum of egg whites to protect the flavours and aid brightness in the glass without filtering, promoting soft mouth feel and texture.