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White
2020 Escarpment Chardonnay
Chardonnay
- New Zealand
- North Island
- Wairarapa
- Martinborough
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Community Tasting Notes 2
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nzinkgraf wrote:
November 20, 2023 - 20% new oak, 100% estate Chard. Flinty aromas. Brown-toned oak flavors on the palate. ‘Lots of battonage and lees contact’. ‘Struck match, gunsmoke, flint.’
350-500cs of Chard
Escarpment founded by Larry McKenna in 1999 (Torbreck first wines in 1998). Purchased by Torbreck in 2017. Larry planted Kure vineyard in 1999 just south of Martinborough township. Larry worked at Dujac in Burg before founding his estate and then retired from GM in 2022. -
nanoose wrote:
February 21, 2023 - Had at the vineyard. Wow stong nose of burnt match and rubber, with some fruity follow up. On the palate a lighter feel from minimal oak, but still luscious and youthful. Light citrus finish. Quite different and very enjoyable.
Pro Reviews 3
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By Rebecca Gibb MW
Desperately Seeking Sauvignon (Mar 2022), 3/1/2022 (link)(Escarpment Winery Chardonnay Escarpment (Martinborough) White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Cameron Douglas MS
NZ Chardonnay 2020: Expert's Choice, 2/1/2022 (link)(Escarpment, Chardonnay, Chardonnay, Wairarapa, New Zealand, White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By James Suckling
10/5/2021 (link)(Escarpment Chardonnay Martinborough, New Zealand) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2020
- Type White
- Producer Escarpment
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country New Zealand
- Region North Island
- SubRegion Wairarapa
- Appellation Martinborough
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 13 (48%)
- Consumed 14 (52%)
Food Pairing
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