Escarpment Single Vineyard Martinborough Pinot Blanc 2025

Description

Apple, Dry, Oak

"Vibrant, lighter-weight wine with chalky texture and a bit of juiciness at its core. Lemon curd with light gingery notes, some toasted muesli characters, general freshness and a touch of tonic water. Really delicious and simple, done well" Mike Bennie, Halliday Wine Companion

"This is the real deal, showing sliced apples, pears and hints of honeysuckle. Medium bodied with crunchy fruit and a tangy finish. Some nice creamy texture. Fresh and delicious" James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com

"A dry, aromatic white, with a bountiful perfume of peach, quince, pear, melon and citrus, with almond, chamomile and lemon blossom notes. Crisp acidity, textural spice from old oak, savoury notes of fennel and dried apple, and a lovely length to the finish" David Walker Bell, WineFolio

"There are very few hectares of pinot blanc planted in NZ but perhaps there should be more? Very aromatic with lots of lemon balm, yellow-skinned apple and greengage plums. Bright, dry and crisp with lovely lightness of touch and whilst not particularly complex it has masses of exuberant charm" Jane Skilton, Master of Wine, The Real Review

Extremely fragrant on the nose, this wine bursts with aromas of lemon verbena, white peach, and fresh orchard fruits. A subtle savoury undertone - characteristic of the variety - adds depth and complexity. The palate is bright and poised, showing soft acidity and flavours of nectarine and yuzu supported by a fine mineral backbone. Extended time in barrel contributes texture and a rounded mouthfeel, bringing harmony to the wine’s vibrant profile.

Pinot Blanc Sourced from a small plot of vines planted in 2000, on our home block on the Martinborough terraces. Pinot blanc offers a true insight into our unique terroir. Pinot Blanc is a rare variety that is known for its spicy subtle flavours and its remarkable ability to express terroir.

The grapes were whole-bunch pressed, with the juice settled overnight before fermentation in seasoned French puncheons. The wine was then aged for four months on lees to build texture and complexity before bottling. The resulting wine is a soft, dry style with delicate aromatics and immediate appeal. While beautifully expressive upon release, it will continue to develop further with careful cellaring for up to five years.

Food Pairing: Perfect as an aperitif or served alongside white fish and other lighter dishes.