Rippon
Rippon Rippon Mature Vine Pinot Noir 2018
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | New Zealand (New Zealand) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
Description
On the western board of Roy’s Bay, Lake Wanaka, Rippon’s North-facing escarpment forms the meeting point of terminal moraines and coarse gravels, all based in shale, on which some of the region’s earliest vines were planted. Rippon is a Wine produced from all of the fully developed Pinot Noir vines growing in this land.
Awards
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2018
98/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2018
92/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
Over 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
In 1982 Rolfe and his wife Lois planted the first block of vines with the express interest of growing high quality wine and released their first commercial vintage in 1989. The land continues to be farmed by Mills family, together with dedicated long-term staff.
As winegrowers, the team's principal commitment is to the soil. Nurturing a healthly, responsive medium underfoot blinds the vines and the people to their land.
Biodynamic farming and no irrigation help the vine drive energy into its seed and produce raw material that can foster soil-friendly wines. Read more
| Name | Rippon Rippon Mature Vine Pinot Noir 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | New Zealand |
| Vendor | Rippon |
| Origin | Wanaka (New Zealand) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |