Beth Novak

10

Earthy, wild/native California herbs, touch of iron, beautiful, sense of the earth, stunning, salinity and depth and richness and complexity. Texturally beautiful, long, so complete, great balance. So good!! — 6 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

Earthy aromas with ripe plum notes - a very Otago nose albeit in the lighter spectrum. Same notes transfer to the medium bodied sappy palate. Not as full bodied as I was expecting. Quite Burgundian in weight and texture. Made by the equally earthy Nick Mills, owner and winemaker who made his presentation at Pinot NZ 2018 in Wellington in bare feet. Rippon is biodynamic and chemical free. I subsequently had a nice chat with him - a genuine bloke. Must be one of the prettiest vineyard scenes anywhere in the world sloping up from Lake Wanaka. Whilst this is classed as Central Otago this is not as full bodied as the Bannockburn/Felton Road district. — 6 years ago

Richie Davies

9.3

Really enjoyed this - dangerously easy to drink — 7 years ago

Jan De Wolde

9.0

Fantastic. Great for sipping on its own. Excellent with any food that pairs with red. — 8 years ago

Amanda Troutman

9.0

Spicy pepper notes, great with marinara sauces. — 9 years ago

Magda Cortez

9.1

Strong red. Matured well. — 9 years ago

Jeff Singer

9.0

Stone Mountain Lodge — 4 years ago

George Hesse

9.0

This is another blend. But this time it’s Cab, Syrah and Mourvèdre. — 5 years ago

Dave Chambers

8.9

Cracking open this Coyote Bowl Series Chard from Church and State to go with baked Mac & Cheese and Asparagus — 6 years ago

with Heather

Angie Pinchbeck

9.6

This is surprisingly delicious for the price! Very happy. Nice and peppery, but not too many tannins — 7 years ago

Yongnak Choi

9.0

Rich, prunes. Med-full body. Tobacco. Hint of cinnamon. Hint sweetness. Low-mid astringency. — 8 years ago

Louis-Philippe Basque

9.4

2009, Wow just simply amazing. — 9 years ago

Paul Dugar

8.9

Dark purple black in appearance. Earthy fruit notes on the nose. Full bodied with long legs. Structured dark berry characteristics. An oak finish with dark chocolate undertones. This wine has an interesting complexity that has left me quite surprised! — 10 years ago

Kristin Cancellieri

8.9

Softer Cabernet full of mellow dried herbs and cherry. Loving it with grilled pork tenderloin. — 5 years ago

Akshata Singh

9.3

Velvety without being dry. — 5 years ago

Keith Crump

9.0

Go Gisborne — 6 years ago

Lloyd McCall

9.0

One of the best Chard’s I’ve ever had. — 7 years ago

Richie Davies

9.0

Lovely chardonnay- nice balance — 8 years ago

Bill Morgan

8.9

Smooth tastes of pear then peach Delicious — 9 years ago

Becky Hittle

9.3

Smooth, butter and cream. — 9 years ago