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Escarpment Vineyards Pahi Pinot Noir 2015
Escarpment

Escarpment Vineyards Pahi Pinot Noir 2015

Sale price$89.99

— Escarpment was founded in Martinborough in 1999 by Pinot Noir pioneer Larry McKenna, helping establish the Wairarapa as one of New Zealand’s great cool-climate regions. Pahi reflects the estate’s long-standing focus on expressive, site-driven Pinot.
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— Bright red cherry, raspberry and plum meet earthy spice, silky tannins and fresh acidity. Elegant but generous, it’s a versatile choice with duck, roast chicken, pork or mushroom dishes.
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— Sourced from a premium private cellar

Origin

Martinborough , New Zealand

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SKU: EVPP201510 UCAU
  • 96 Points
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  • 94 Points
TASTING NOTES

Your go-to bottle for an elegant dinner and an evening worth savouring. Escarpment Vineyards Pahi Pinot Noir 2015 captures the graceful character of Martinborough Pinot Noir, from one of New Zealand’s most celebrated cool-climate wine regions.

Bright red cherry, raspberry and ripe plum bring a fresh, juicy lift, while earthy spice and subtle savoury notes add depth. Silky tannins and lively acidity create a beautifully balanced red wine that feels refined, generous and effortlessly food-friendly.

Pour this premium New Zealand Pinot Noir with duck, roast chicken, pork or creamy mushroom dishes, then settle in and savour the moment. Founded in 1999 by Pinot Noir pioneer Larry McKenna, Escarpment Vineyards has helped shape the reputation of the Wairarapa wine region. Sourced from a premium private cellar.

TASTING PROFILE
  • LIGHT
  • FULL
  • LOW TANNIN
  • TANNIC
  • SWEET
  • DRY
  • LOW ACIDITY
  • HIGH ACIDITY
Food Pairings:
  • Red Meat

Classification: Red

Variety: Pinot Noir

Vintage: 2015

Bottle : 750ml (Bottle)

Country: New Zealand

Region: Martinborough

Alcohol: 14.0%

Cellaring: 15 Plus Years

Scores

96/100

The final Escarpment Pahi due to vineyard ownership changes, this offers an intense expression on the nose with iodine, tarry elements, bracken, graphite, darker cherries and biscuity spices. The palate unfurls at a smooth and even pace, delivering a ball of supple red cherry-flavoured pinot noir fruit flesh and silky, sweeping waves of tannins. Always good to go out on a high, this is superb. Drink now. Screw cap.

James Suckling

Scores

96/100

Deeply scented pinot noir with ripe plum, dark cherry and spicy oak flavours. Concentrated, dense and approachable but with obvious cellaring potential. Very defined fruit flavours - a textbook example of the variety that is somehow amplified by a subtle influence of spicy French oak.

Bob Campbell MW

Scores

94/100

Deep red colour with good purple tints. The bouquet is shy and quite oaky, with toasty and nutty nuances; a smoky charred-stave note. The palate is lush and sweetly-fruited, intense and concentrated. The tannins and oak are not as domineering as in some of the Escarpment wines. Still, there is density and muscle and the wine seems to have long-term ageing potential

Huon Hooke

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