Spiced and velvety, with green cardamom, black pepper and nutmeg grace notes to the spiced plum, black cherry and licorice flavors. Gains momentum on the long finish, where the tannins firm and notes of cast iron, rosemary and sage linger. Drink now through 2029. 2,000 cases made, 400 cases imported.??–MW??Region: New Zealand / Wairarapa / Martinborough Select to Add

Juicy and vibrant, with a firm structure adding a muscular edge to the core of black cherry, wild blackberry and blueberry flavors. Delivers details of dried lavender, black pepper and Earl Grey that add a complex, aromatic note on the long, expressive finish. Drink now. 2,000 cases made, 400 cases imported.??–MW??Region: New Zealand / Wairarapa / Martinborough Select to Add

Complex and detailed, this fragrant red offers notes of gunpowder tea, dried lavender and rosemary, with a touch of sassafras to complement the rich, succulent black cherry, blueberry and blackberry flavors. The tannins offer a firm backbone, but never get in the way. Drink now through 2026. 400 cases imported.??–MW??Region: New Zealand / Wairarapa / Martinborough Select to Add

The raspberry coulis and cherry compote flavors are fresh, with a thread of acidity that highlights rosemary and loam details. Velvety tannins firm up on the finish. Drink now through 2029. 3,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–MW??Region: New Zealand / Wairarapa / Martinborough Select to Add

Escarpment's blended 2015 Pinot Noir represents a solid introduction to the style of founder Larry McKenna. It's earthy and savory but with a deep core of black cherry fruit. It seems a bit gentler than previous vintages, but it's still medium to full-bodied, with ample structure to support a decade or more of development. Ripe plum, cola and chocolate notes emerge on the lengthy finish.