Restricted Release 2020 Bio-Dynamic Rippon Pinot Noirs – James Suckling rates them 97-99/100
This one-off release of the mesmerising 2020 Rippon Mature Vine & Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs includes “Tinker’s Field” – 99/100 & #1 in James Suckling’s Top 100 Wines of New Zealand for 2023.
We have limited stocks offered on a first come basis. Absolutely World Class Pinot Noir… they’re priced at a fraction of their Grand Cru Burgundy quality counterparts.
Rippon are Otago’s most excellent, consistent Grand Cru level Pinot Noir producer. Incredibly Burgundian in style, elegance, and complexity – they are very age worthy. Bio-dynamically produced they exude harmony.
Rippon Mature Vines Pinot Noir 2020 - $73.99
FWD 98/100
97 Points - JamesSuckling.com, 28 Nov 2023
“Extremely perfumed with a pretty ripeness and clarity, offering plums and al-dente strawberries. Some cantaloupe, too. It's medium-to full-bodied with juicy fruit that's lovely and open. You want to drink it now. And do. Crunchy yet velvety and caressing in the mouth-feel from the lovely, open tannins. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Best in a year or two, but right on.”
Rippon Emma's Block Pinot Noir 2020 - $119.99
FWD 98/100
98 Points - James Suckling and #15 in his Top 100 NZ Wines of 2023
"Aromas of rose with leaves and some red fruit such as cranberries and plums. Hibiscus. Bright. Medium body with linear mouthfeel of driven acidity that folds in nicely in the palate. Subtle, juicy and seductive. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold."
Rippon Tinker's Field Pinot Noir 2020 - $129.99
FWD 99/100
“Aromas of raspberries and plums with forest fruits and violets. Orange blossom, too. Medium- to full-bodied. Superbly polished tannins that run vertically down the wine and take you very deep and long. It's seemingly endless. Dark strawberry and raspberry and hints of terra cotta and dark stones. It's complete and moving to taste now. Drinkable even now, but try to be patient. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Best after 2026, but already stunning.”