{"title":"Escarpment","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore Escarpment wines from Martinborough, New Zealand—iconic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay known for depth, structure, and expressive cool-climate character.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2023-oraterra-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2023 Oraterra Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRegion and Vineyard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 2023 Oraterra Chardonnay is sourced from the esteemed McCreanor Vineyard in Martinborough, New Zealand. The vineyard’s distinct soil structure and cool microclimate shape the wine’s refined character. Sustainable and organic practices further enhance the purity and integrity of the fruit, reflecting the region’s commitment to thoughtful viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGrapes were hand-harvested and gently pressed before undergoing wild fermentation in large French oak barrels ranging from 300 to 500 litres. The wine was matured on lees to build depth and texture, with natural malolactic fermentation commencing in spring. Final aging in 1000-litre oak vessels resulted in a Chardonnay that is both layered and beautifully balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAppearance: Pale straw with bright clarity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNose: Aromas of nougat, fennel seed, and delicate stone fruit, with subtle oak undertones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePalate: Rich and rounded, offering notes of peach, citrus, and gentle spice. A creamy texture from extended lees aging is lifted by fresh acidity, leading to a long and elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIdeal with roasted poultry, creamy seafood dishes, or soft cheeses. Its balance of richness and freshness enhances a wide range of cuisines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEnjoy now for its vibrancy and finesse, or cellar for five to seven years to unlock further complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736132841835,"sku":"SK84874716","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2023_Oraterra_Chardonnay_750ml.jpg?v=1767587704"},{"product_id":"2020-escarpment-martinborough-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2023 Escarpment Martinborough Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePre Order Now: This wine will be ready for dispatch in one week\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEscarpment Martinborough Chardonnay displays powerful opulent flavours and a flinty mineral backbone which combine beautifully with barrel fermentation to create Burgundian inspired Chardonnay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlavours 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. Cellar for up to five years or more\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736138379627,"sku":"SK10855556","price":44.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2020EscarpmentChardonnay750mL.jpg?v=1767587917"},{"product_id":"copy-of-2020-escarpment-martinborough-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2021 Escarpment Kupe Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"product-skeleton__details-description\"\u003eThe vines which have grown this wine have been our pride and joy since being planted in 1999. The spacing of 1.5m * 1m (6,600 vines\/ha) is approaching the planting densities used in Burgundy from where the inspiration for this wine originates. The season was warm and drier than normal for this block. It has created fruit harvested in brilliant condition giving ripe flavours and soft tannins. Fermented in wooden French cuvees, hand plunged and aged in 50% new French oak barriques for 18 months. It was bottled without fining or filtration, promoting soft mouth feel and balance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"product-skeleton__details-taste ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736138412395,"sku":"SK13872548","price":94.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2020EscarpmentKupePinotNoir750mL.jpg?v=1767587918"},{"product_id":"copy-of-2020-escarpment-te-rehua-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2021 Escarpment Kiwa Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-skeleton__details-description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" _ngcontent-giu-c44=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-skeleton__details-description-body\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePre-Order: This item will be fulfilled and dispatched within one week after your order is placed.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-skeleton__details-description-body\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Kiwa vineyard, in the township of Martinborough is one of the mature plots planted in the district. A combination of deep alluvial gravels for which the Martinborough Terraces are renowned. A combination of Clones UCD 5 and 6 rewards us with a complex and spicy wine. The fruit was destemmed to an open top fermented with the inclusion of some whole bunch. It was fermented using indigenous yeast and hand plunged just once a day for soft extraction, with a total vat time of 22 days. After pressing it was matured in 31% new French oak barriques for 16 months. Bottled without fining or filtration, promoting textured mouth feel and balanced fruit complexities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-skeleton__details-description-body\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-skeleton__details-description-body\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Kiwa vineyard tends to exhibit a complex array of red fruits such as raspberry, sour red cherry and red currant amidst floral perfumed notes of Chinese five spice and bergamot. Savoury complexity adds to the attractiveness with bay leaf and Chinese black tea. The palate has firm tannins that tighten the structure giving one confidence to cellar for at least 10 years. Serve at 16°C and match with any game food.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736138445163,"sku":"SK25919227","price":68.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2020EscarpmentKiwaPinotNoir.jpg?v=1767587920"},{"product_id":"2020-escarpment-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2021 Escarpment Martinborough Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-skeleton__details-description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" _ngcontent-giu-c44=\"\"\u003eThis winery produces Escarpment Pinot Noir and Escarpment Noir, please ensure your merchant has the product you are looking for. Critic tasting note: \"Deep, ruby-black with a garnet shade, lighter on the rim. This has an immediate pleasing, concentrated bouquet, with aromas of dark cherry and plum, dark herb, violet, pepper and delicate spice. Medium-bodied, aromas of dark cherry and plum interweave savoury hints, earth, violet, thyme and spice. Dusty tannins left a velvety, structural palate, tickled by black pepper and cinnamon. The violet and cinnamon elements lifted the dark character with elegance and complexity. This is a complete, elegant Pinot Noir with excellent concentration and balance on a lifted and velvety palate. Match with smoked duck and lamb prosciutto over the next 8+ years. The majority of fruit was sourced from the Te Muna sub-region, handpicked, crushed to open top fermenters, natural fermentation, 13.6% alc, on skins for an average of 20 days, aged 11 months in French oak barriques, 22 % new oak, a further 7 months in stainless steel, unfined, unfiltered.\" - 18.5\/20, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-skeleton__details-description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" _ngcontent-giu-c44=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-skeleton__details-description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" _ngcontent-giu-c44=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartinborough is considered by many as the home of Pinot Noir - not only in New Zealand but the 'New World' in general. It is hard to argue when wines like this are produced. Pinot Noir superstar, Larry McKenna, hand-crafts a wine that is overflowing with perfumed black, red and green fruit flavours that are all in harmony with the mid-weighted palate. Textured oak and fine-grained tannin give a nod to the fact that this wine will age gracefully for a decade or more. A stunning benchmark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-skeleton__details-description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" _ngcontent-giu-c44=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-skeleton__details-description-body\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736141721963,"sku":"SK69107179","price":57.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2020EscarpmentPinotNoir750mL_bb25768e-b468-45e3-b7c8-b0b6f4a256ce.jpg?v=1767588047"},{"product_id":"copy-of-2020-escarpment-kiwa-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2021 Escarpment Pahi Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"product-skeleton__details-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"product-skeleton__details-description-body\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Pahi Vineyard is situated on Te Muna Road adjacent to the Escarpment Vineyard. Planted in 2003, the site possesses the same alluvial, free draining gravel soils which has made Martinborough famous. The fruit for this wine was hand-picked over two days with the final wine comprised of clones 114, 115, Cl5 and Abel, giving a diverse array of flavours and a unique expression. The fruit was open top fermented in traditional cuvees, using indigenous yeast and hand plunged just once a day, with a total vat time of 21 days. After pressing it was matured in 35% new French oak barriques for 16 months. Bottled without fining or filtration, promoting soft mouth feel and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"product-skeleton__details-description-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"product-skeleton__details-description-body\"\u003eThis is an outstanding example of classic Martinborough Pinot Noir. Bright red fruits and violets leap from the glass interwoven with complex rhubarb and spice lift. The palate is medium weight with plush velvet-like plump fruit, intermingled with seasoned oak complexities. A fine acid line amongst soft silky tannins completes the finish. It will continue to develop for up to 15 years. Complement to any game meat or roast BBQ duck. Serve at 16°C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736199295339,"sku":"SK91913419","price":87.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2020EscarpmentPahiPinotNoir750ml_478b9782-9819-4d5d-a2bf-e2f453d86013.jpg?v=1767589577"},{"product_id":"copy-of-2020-escarpment-kupe-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2021 Escarpment Te Rehua Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-skeleton__details-description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" _ngcontent-giu-c44=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-order item, due August 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-skeleton__details-description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" _ngcontent-giu-c44=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-skeleton__details-description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" _ngcontent-giu-c44=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-skeleton__details-description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" _ngcontent-giu-c44=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-skeleton__details-description-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" _ngcontent-giu-c44=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTe Rehua is the warmest and richest of the Escarpment vineyards, producing a classically structured Pinot Noir with ample volume of ripe red berry fruit. A single vineyard wine, the Te Rehua is sourced from the 1.1 ha Barton Vineyard anchored on the deep alluvial gravels of the Martinborough Terrace. The wine is fermented in traditional open topped wooden vats and regularly hand plunged before undergoing maturation in 30% new French oak for 12 months. The wine is fined but not filtered.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736199328107,"sku":"SK60949733","price":69.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2020EscarpmentTeRehuaPinotNoir_ba016509-8943-49b2-bce9-e0bb502ed86e.jpg?v=1767589578"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/collections\/Escarpment.png?v=1769064025","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/collections\/escarpment.oembed","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}