Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Erin Larkin - 14 Dec 23
The 2019 Rippon Mature Vine Pinot Noir is nuanced and spicy, welcoming and detailed. This is quite different from the 2020 tasted beside it, and the acidity has a succulent blood orange tang (no additions—Nick says, "Have you seen the glacier?"). This is an excellent wine here, supple, slinky, red fruited and fresh. I love the gently trippy tannins. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under Diam.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2030
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Vinous Rebecca Gibb - 01 Apr 23
The 2019 Pinot Noir Mature Vine is textural, supple and fine with violets and red cherry, lightly spiced with nutmeg-like flavors on the calm finish. Fine, tranquil with detailed powdery tannins that coat the mouth in layers. Starting to blossom in bottle.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2033
New Zealand Vineyard Fine Wine

New Zealand

New Zealand has carved out a global reputation for its vibrant Sauvignon Blanc, but the country offers so much more. From the structured, perfumed Pinot Noirs of Central Otago to fresh Syrah and textured whites from regions like North Canterbury and Hawke’s Bay, these are wines full of clarity, energy and character. A cool climate, abundant sunshine and a strong focus on sustainability help shape a uniquely expressive and modern wine style that continues to evolve.