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Escarpment, defined as a long, steep slope that lies at the end of a plateau, is our unique place within Martinborough. Big open skies stretch across the Wairarapa, ‘glistening waters’ in te reo Māori, and the ancient alluvial soils run deep beneath the land. There is natural balance here.
At Escarpment Winery, the purpose is to translate that balance into wines that reflect these special attributes, this special part of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Over the last 35 years, they have created expressions of Martinborough, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Sculpted by Winemaker Tim Bourne and Viticulturist Rowan Hoskins from fruit entirely originating from Martinborough vineyards on the fabled alluvial gravels. Focused on creating wines with an identifiable structure, complexity and fruit expression that reflect their distinctive sites and their regional Martinborough accent.
'Te Muna' in Māori, means 'secret' or 'special place' and to us at Escarpment that is exactly how we feel about the land and what it means to live, grow and make wine there.
$31.00
Delicate florals, white peach and tree fruits are all immediately present on the nose. This is coupled with spice and...
$30.00
Grown on the alluvial gravel soils of the Martinborough Terrace during an amazing growing season for the district. A classic...
$47.00
Citrus, jasmine, and white peach are apparent on the nose, with undertones of gunflint and spice. The palate is focused...
$33.00
Red summer berries and toffee, along with lifted perfume and a crunchie freshness, are the hallmarks of this Rosé. This is...
$29.00
100% Martinborough Pinot Noir, grown on the alluvial gravel terraces for which the district has become famous. The season was...
$39.00
Bright ruby red in colour, the wine opens with lifted perfume and fresh summer berries. An elegant vintage has given...
$66.00
A savory expression of Pinot Noir showcasing fresh earth, spice, orange rind and bay leaves. It is in keeping with...
$96.00
This is an outstanding example of classic Martinborough Pinot Noir. Bright red fruits and violets leap from the glass interwoven...
$98.00
A unique block on Martinborough’s free-draining alluvial gravels closer to the township. Grown on a warm site, that leads to...
$128.00
The Kiwa vineyard tends to exhibit a complex array of red fruits such as raspberry, sour red cherry and red...
$128.00
This is the thirteenth release from The Escarpment Vineyard’s close planted vineyard on Te Muna Road, Martinborough. The vines which have...
