Escarpment - Kupe Pinot Noir - 2022

This is the most expansive Kupe I have tasted (and I am lucky to have tasted every release).  Last year’s 2021 was a revelation; this year’s 2022 release is a more refined and distinguished creature.  Before you read on, particularly if you are new to these wines, it is essential to understand that these are not heavy wines.  As you climb the ladder in other portfolios, you often find yourself wading in a gloopier pool.  At Escarpment, you don’t taste heavier wines, just those with Ultra HD, as opposed to regular HD!  Like all the Pinots in this collection, the energy and impact of these wines are collectively interwoven to create complexity and resonance... With 42% new oak for 20 months, which I cannot see for the life of me, and sensational length and complexity, this is another super-star release. 19.5/20 Points Matthew Jukes, matthewjukes.com