Hope Estate

'The Ripper' Western Australia Shiraz

8.737 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
Western Australia, Australia
Shiraz
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
TC Frazier

You're actually supposed to say "rippa," which means really awesome in Australian slang. After one sip of this, you can see why they named it that

You're actually supposed to say "rippa," which means really awesome in Australian slang. After one sip of this, you can see why they named it that

Feb 14th, 2014
John Langley

Ripper indeed!!! Australian Shiraz that exceeds expectation. Bright rich cherry and raspberry. Benchmark Shiraz.

Ripper indeed!!! Australian Shiraz that exceeds expectation. Bright rich cherry and raspberry. Benchmark Shiraz.

Mar 3rd, 2013
Tyson Frantz

Spicy and smokey. Not my fave.

Spicy and smokey. Not my fave.

Jan 9th, 2016
Erica Schneid

Smoky, bold- marked improvement as it opened up

Smoky, bold- marked improvement as it opened up

Jan 9th, 2016
Prem Soman

Very fruit, sweet at the end , full body, high alcohol. Would be good with spicy food.

Very fruit, sweet at the end , full body, high alcohol. Would be good with spicy food.

Aug 8th, 2015
Aaron Solak

Nice. Tart berries. Not super deep rich flavor, but I'm not used to Shiraz. Fruity. Enjoyable.

Nice. Tart berries. Not super deep rich flavor, but I'm not used to Shiraz. Fruity. Enjoyable.

Mar 28th, 2015
Jamie Solak

Thinner wine with a mild cherry taste; like a white cherry

Thinner wine with a mild cherry taste; like a white cherry

Mar 28th, 2015
Dyann Panepinto

Super Shiraz for the price! Jam 2015

Super Shiraz for the price! Jam 2015

Jan 4th, 2015
Brandi Betz

Several fine notes however it would be better with some additional cellar time as it seems to be a little young.

Several fine notes however it would be better with some additional cellar time as it seems to be a little young.

Nov 20th, 2014
M Alison

Awesome Shiraz, bought at Costco, great value at $11.99

Awesome Shiraz, bought at Costco, great value at $11.99

Jan 13th, 2013