About this product
From mature vines on the shores of Lake Wānaka, Rippon's flagship Pinot Noir is a wine of extraordinary sense of place: lake-reflected light seems to infuse the wine's translucent colour, while its wild cherry, dried herbs, and fine mineral structure speak of biodynamic farming and one of the world's most stunning vineyard settings.
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Rippon Pinot's cherry character and dried-herb depth are perfectly aligned with this preparation; star anise adds an aromatic dimension that mirrors the wine's own complex spice profile.
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The wine's biodynamic earthiness and cherry depth find resonance with aged sheep's milk; thyme honey bridges the wine's herbal character while walnuts echo its earthy complexity.
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The wine's wild, earthy character finds its match in hare terrine; preserved cherry echoes the wine's fruit while brioche's richness provides the luxurious contrast the wine's delicacy demands.
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A pairing of profound local significance: the lake trout from Rippon's own waters with the estate's Pinot Noir creates a complete expression of place; brown butter and almonds deepen the savoury connection.
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