Rippon Vineyard
Lake Wanaka Central Otago Gewürztraminer
Lake Wanaka, Otago, South Island, New Zealand
I will say I was looking forward to our Rippon visit and it most certainly didn't disappoint. Everything about the visit fills the soul, from the breathtaking views, the passion, energy and practices of the the ownership to their sensational wines. If the property hadn't been in the family for so long, there wouldn't be vines here, there'd be a resort as the property values now would prevent a Cellar Door from penciling out. The 2016 Gewurztraminer was the wine of the tasting. The wine spends 9 weeks in stainless on its lees. On the nose, spice, yellow & white florals, citrus, white peach and melons. On the palate, warm spice, nice tropicals, white peach, nectarines, melons, citrus, citrus blossoms and yellow & white flowers. The acidity is dead on. The finish is rich yet lean and elegantly polished. Photos of their old truck that still runs and once last look at their jaw dropping view. I like to thank Jo for a spectacular visit. She is a good soul with just the greatest passion for making wine as well a wonderful host. Rippon is a must visit if you are in Queenstown/Central Otago.
I will say I was looking forward to our Rippon visit and it most certainly didn't disappoint. Everything about the visit fills the soul, from the breathtaking views, the passion, energy and practices of the the ownership to their sensational wines. If the property hadn't been in the family for so long, there wouldn't be vines here, there'd be a resort as the property values now would prevent a Cellar Door from penciling out. The 2016 Gewurztraminer was the wine of the tasting. The wine spends 9 weeks in stainless on its lees. On the nose, spice, yellow & white florals, citrus, white peach and melons. On the palate, warm spice, nice tropicals, white peach, nectarines, melons, citrus, citrus blossoms and yellow & white flowers. The acidity is dead on. The finish is rich yet lean and elegantly polished. Photos of their old truck that still runs and once last look at their jaw dropping view. I like to thank Jo for a spectacular visit. She is a good soul with just the greatest passion for making wine as well a wonderful host. Rippon is a must visit if you are in Queenstown/Central Otago.
Apr 28th, 2017