Escarpment Chardonnay is a premium white wine produced by Escarpment Vineyards, a renowned winery in Martinborough, New Zealand. This wine has a beautiful pale straw color and exudes aromas of ripe pear, honeydew melon, and vanilla, overlaid with hints of nutmeg and spice. On the palate, it is rich and luscious, with flavors of stone fruit, citrus, and toasted hazelnut, all beautifully balanced by juicy acidity and a long, lingering finish. This Chardonnay is a magnificent representation of the Martinborough terroir, where the cooler climate and exceptional soil quality give rise to some of the world's finest wines. It pairs beautifully with shellfish, seafood, and creamy pasta dishes, and is a must-try for Chardonnay lovers everywhere.

Tasting Notes

Powerful opulent flavours and a flinty mineral backbone combine beautifully with barrel fermentation to create a Burgundian-inspired Chardonnay. Flavours are reminiscent of white stone fruit with delightful soft texture ensuring a long, commanding finish.

About the Winery

The history of Escarpment dates back to 1999 when it got established by Larry McKenna on Te Muna Road in the wine village or town of Martinborough in New Zealand. Larry, a renowned winemaker, was one of the first of his time in that region. He served a pivotal role and pioneered the use and fame of Pinot Noir in the country in the early days of New Zealand’s wine industry. Born and raised in Australia, Larry began his winemaking ventures and passion in the geographical region of Wairarapa at the Martinborough Vineyards.

In 2019, Torbreck Vintners acquired and purchased the ownership rights of Escarpment. Hailing from Barossa Valley, the founder of Torbreck Wines allowed the winery to gain an additional number of beneficial knowledge and relationships. Even after the change of owners, Larry continued working Escarpment, together with Tim Bourne, a renowned winemaker.

The partnership of the three individuals permitted Escarpment to pursue and complete their long-term dream and aspiration to build a state-of-the-art and superior standard winery. The 880 square-meter structure is still under construction and remains set for completion just in time for their 2022 vintage. The building will be completely insulated and gravity-fed for access to the barrel room that remains underground. Escarpment plans to equip the winery will several modern technologies that can enhance their winemaking process.

In recent times, Escarpment produces wine made of two grape varieties- Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. They have managed to amass and garner worldwide recognition, interest, and fame. Their vineyards come with distinctive and beneficial alluvial gravel soil. It makes the growth and cultivation of high-quality grapevines possible.

The workers implement organic practices of agriculture. They minimise human intervention during the entire winemaking process. All the wines produced by Escarpment are full of surprises, bringing with them something unconventional.

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