EscarpmentChardonnay 2023

Product code: 21638
£22.30 inc VAT
New Zealand
White Wine from
Martinborough, New Zealand
Country
Country: New Zealand
Region
Region: Martinborough
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Escarpment
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.00%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Larry McKenna
Grape
Grape: Chardonnay
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
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Country
Country: New Zealand
Region
Region: Martinborough
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Escarpment
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.00%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Larry McKenna
Grape
Grape: Chardonnay
Grape: 100% Chardonnay

Taste Profile

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

Tasting Note

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.

Product Notes

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.

About the Winery

Escarpment

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.  

https://escarpment.co.nz

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