Escarpment

Escarpment Vineyard

Escarpment's aim is simple: to continually produce the very best of tomorrow's definitive New World wines. "Complexity" "texture" and "structure" are key words (and motivators). Under Larry's leadership the team aims to reward wine lovers with progressive and suggestive wines that encourage them to venture to the edge of wine loving and appreciation.

Escarpment Vineyard was established in 1999 as a joint business venture between Robert & Mem Kirby (of Australia's Village Roadshow) and Larry & Sue McKenna. Collectively, these four directors bring to Escarpment a world of experience, skill and understanding to the nurturing and making of fine, deliciously sublime wine.

It goes without saying the impetus behind establishing this vineyard came from the four's deep love for Pinot Noir. Meeting by chance in 1999 through Dr Richard Smith, Larry and Robert quickly hit it off and realised they had more than a love for the grape in common. Serious talk about establishing a definitive New World vineyard began in earnest even then and the 'idea whose time has come' has resulted in one of the most significant vineyard developments in the New Zealand district of Martinborough.

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Contact: Larry McKenna, Chief Winemaker and Director

Postal Address: PO Box 15 Martinborough
Location: Te Muna Road, Martinborough, New Zealand (click on "Map" icon above).
Courier Address: Corner New York Street & Boundary Road, Martinborough. NZ
Phone +64 6 306 8305 or 0800 ESCARPMENT (0800 372 277)
Fax + 64 6 306 8315

Web: http://www.escarpment.co.nz/

Email: info@escarpment.co.nz

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