Larry McKenna

Escarpment Chardonnay 2010

  • Alcohol by volume: 14%
  • Total acid: 7.0g/L
  • pH: 3.2
  • Residual sugar: <1g/L
  • Total dry extract: 20.3g/L
  • Closure: Diam cork
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100% grown from Escarpment’s Te Muna Road site in what can be considered a remarkable year for the variety.

The season allowed fruit to ripen wonderfully, producing powerful opulent flavours and a flinty mineral backbone which combine beautifully with barrel fermentation to create Burgundian inspired Chardonnay. Flavours are reminiscent of white stone fruit with delightful soft texture ensuring a long commanding finish. Partial malolactic fermentation and lees stirring has enhanced the texture, complexity and mouth feel allowing it to match most entrée dishes and kaimoana.

It is an accurate reflection of Martinborough’s unique terroir. Cellar for up to five years or more, successfully.

Escarpment-Chardonnay

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2007

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2008

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2009

2012-2014

2010

2013-2015

20   Year when wine should be at its best to drink under ideal cellaring conditions.

       Star rating 1-5 for the vintage