
2019 RIPPON Sauvignon Blanc
South Island New Zealand
13%
White
Sauvignon Blanc.
Bio-dynamic, Organic
The Sauvignon Blanc from Rippon has much more in common with the Loire, than it's cousins in Marlborough. Pure, lithesome and understated, it opens with gooseberry, lemon and nectarine. In the mouth the wine is sapid and...(read more)
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2019 RIPPON 'Rippon' Mature Vine Riesling
South Island New Zealand
12%
White
Riesling.
Bio-dynamic, Organic
Bracing minerals, sliced pears and apples, wet stones and a gently floral edge here. So pure and fresh. The palate has a succulent, powerfully aligned drive of fresh apple and pear flavors with a mouthwateringly fresh st...(read more)
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com
2019 RIPPON Gewurztraminer
South Island New Zealand
13.5%
White
Gewurztraminer.
Bio-dynamic, Organic
This is a beautifully judged Gewurztraminer, with the fragrant joy of honeysuckle, roses, ginger and lychee. In the mouth the wine has weight and a depth of fleshy lychee, Asian pear, rose water and honey. The acidity is...(read more)
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2016 RIPPON 'Rippon' Mature Vine Pinot Noir
South Island New Zealand
13.5%
Red
Pinot Noir.
Bio-dynamic, Organic
(Lake Wanaka, Central Otago, 2,153 cases, 24% whole cluster, unfined and unfiltered, SRP $55, 13.5%). Perfumed and attractively layered aromas speak of poached plum, spice, dark currant and a whiff of earth. The supple,...(read more)
Allen Meadows, www.Burghound.com
2016 RIPPON 'Emma's Block' Mature Vine Pinot Noir
South Island New Zealand
13.5%
Red
Pinot Noir.
Bio-dynamic, Organic
(Lake Wanaka, Central Otago, 182 cases, 30% whole cluster, unfined and unfiltered, SRP $105, 13.5%). A reserved if distinctly floral black and red fruited nose is quite cool clearly still very young. There is good volume...(read more)
Allen Meadows, www.Burghound.com
2016 RIPPON 'Tinker's Field' Mature Vine Pinot Noir
South Island New Zealand
13.5%
Red
Pinot Noir.
Bio-dynamic, Organic
(Lake Wanaka, Central Otago, 26% whole cluster, 181 cases, SRP $110, 13.5%). This is aromatically similar to the Emma’s Block with just a bit more evident spiciness. The supple and seductively textured middle of the medi...(read more)
Allen Meadows, www.Burghound.com