and crushed rock through the mid‑palate
showing hints of fig
The palate is rounded
Kupe is made entirely from Escarpment's home block first planted in 1999 on Te Muna Road
a sour-sweet finish and some savouriness too
Clendenen Family Vineyards The Pip Nebbiolo Rings and crushed rock through theThe palate is bright, structured, and savoury, opening with sour cherry, redcurrant, and pomegranate lifted by high, energetic acidity that gives the wine its classic Nebbiolo tension. Tannins are firm, fine, and distinctly chalky, providing a long, architectural frame without heaviness. The midpalate shows rose petal, dried herbs, orange peel, and subtle earthy spice, adding layered complexity beneath the redfruited core. The finish is long, dry, and