Escarpment ‘Pahi’ Martinborough Pinot Noir 2009 $65 

This is one of a select five limited-edition; site-specific wines produced by Lord Larry McPinot and it’s a monster.  Sexy cherry and intense dark chocolate merge with shitake mushroom and delicious dried herb notes. Despite packing a punch in the mouth the tannins are silken, lush and lovely with rock-solid structure that will last the long haul. Not a pinot for the puny.  www.escarpment.co.nz

Escarpment ‘Pahi’ Martinborough Pinot Noir