Blank Canvas Escaroth Pinot Noir 2021 from Marlborough’s Taylor Pass is a seductive single‑vineyard Kiwi Pinot, all red‑fruit perfume, fine structure and savoury depth from a tiny, low‑cropping site. This Blank Canvas Escaroth Pinot Noir 2021 shows red cherry, strawberry and pomegranate with rose petal, dried herbs, tea leaf and gentle spice over a subtle earthy core. The palate is medium‑bodied and silky, with very fine tannins, bright acidity and a long, savoury finish that’s already delicious but clearly built to age.

Food‑wise, it’s superb with duck breast, roast chicken, pork fillet and mushroom risotto, where that floral lift and structure cut neatly through richness. It also shines with salmon, tuna, chargrilled veg and semi‑hard cheeses, making it a versatile option for smart dinners where you want serious Pinot without heaviness. A short decant in quality Pinot stems really lets the layers of fruit, florals and spice unfurl.

For collectors and Pinot tragics, this sits comfortably in the top tier of New Zealand single‑vineyard releases – concentrated yet graceful, with the stuffing to develop beautifully over the next decade or more. It’s a fantastic pick if you enjoy Marlborough Pinot with genuine site expression, fine‑boned structure and a more savoury, old‑world feel rather than overt sweetness or oak.