Rippon Vineyard
Mature Vine Lake Wanaka Pinot Noir
Otago, South Island, New Zealand
Incredibly fresh and seamless fruit and floral aromatics. Preserved strawberry and straw. Perfectly integrated richness from oak regiment. Last bottle drank was in a savory umami stage 4-5 years ago, but this was singing at peak somehow.
Incredibly fresh and seamless fruit and floral aromatics. Preserved strawberry and straw. Perfectly integrated richness from oak regiment. Last bottle drank was in a savory umami stage 4-5 years ago, but this was singing at peak somehow.
Dec 23rd, 2020Any Pinot lovers dream. Lighter style with a lot of raspberry flavors. This wine is pricey well into the $70 retail range. Nothing super special for that price unfortunately. Sorry I am ripping on this wine.
Any Pinot lovers dream. Lighter style with a lot of raspberry flavors. This wine is pricey well into the $70 retail range. Nothing super special for that price unfortunately. Sorry I am ripping on this wine.
Mar 30th, 2014
Developing very nicely. Always worth seeking out.
Developing very nicely. Always worth seeking out.
Jan 5th, 2016
Part of my burgeoning interest in Central Otago. Ordered this at Inn at Pound Ridge. JG wine director described this as in a perfect drinking place. He hadn't been on the floor in awhile. Beginning of drinking window. Really nice wine, nose shows promise. Marked up a lot on the list.
Part of my burgeoning interest in Central Otago. Ordered this at Inn at Pound Ridge. JG wine director described this as in a perfect drinking place. He hadn't been on the floor in awhile. Beginning of drinking window. Really nice wine, nose shows promise. Marked up a lot on the list.
Aug 1st, 2015Stunning example of Kiwi Pinot. Iconic producer... know I know why!
Stunning example of Kiwi Pinot. Iconic producer... know I know why!
Apr 26th, 2015
Black cherry and cranberry. Earthy and meaty. Fine tannins and lush texture.
Black cherry and cranberry. Earthy and meaty. Fine tannins and lush texture.
Aug 10th, 2014
Quite 4 square and chunky. More like Cote Rotie than Cote de Nuits. Not my style
Quite 4 square and chunky. More like Cote Rotie than Cote de Nuits. Not my style
Mar 1st, 2014



