Wanaka Beerworks

Rippon Vineyard

Tinker's Field Mature Vine Pinot Noir 2021

This was a generous gift from a friend who visited the winery and raved about out the wine - I can see why! Very fresh presentations of red fruit that is ripe and not jammy - perfect timing of the harvest! The brightness of the fruit suggests some whole cluster but there are additional layers to this wine. Definite floral hints on the palate, minerality and M tannins that will soften with age. All in all a wonderful representation of Pinot and of central otago. — 5 months ago

Serge, Andrew and 7 others liked this

Maude Wines

Kids Block Pinot Noir

Serious and such a pure expression of site and terroir. Only pinot I’ve had from Wanaka sub-region of Central Otago is Rippon, and I can taste the similarity. Pure strawberry and red cherry cream. With an austere cool climate sourness that is not unpleasant. Good mid palate weight. Silky but chewy. Very very good. — 4 years ago

Racquel N
with Racquel

Clos Marguerite

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Perfect Example is my favorite Sauvignon blanc. Had in wanaka — 7 years ago

Karen Fries
with Karen

Rippon Vineyard

Mature Vine Lake Wanaka Pinot Noir 2010

This was rich and delicious. It was fair enough for Suckling to pose the question “Is this the best NZ Pinot so far”? Ticks all the requisite boxes - ripe red and black fruits, a creamy texture, a nice garrigue herbal note. This Pinot lives up to the gorgeous site - one of the most awesome views you will see from the top of the vineyard over Lake Wanaka. Most impressive. — 5 months ago

Jan, Ira and 20 others liked this
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Jo is a great host with one of the best winery views in the world. Wines don’t suck either.

Honolulu Beerworks

Pussy Grabs Back Extra Pale Ale

A great Hawaiian beer to drink in the gay bar and look at the pretty men. — 6 years ago

Daniel and David liked this

Rippon Vineyard

Lake Wanaka Central Otago Sauvignon Blanc

The most mineral and least fruit driven Sauv Blanc tasted. Citrus and mineral dominate, with a bit of austere depth. Even more mineral than Sancerre — 7 years ago

Rocket Rod
with Rocket

Rippon Vineyard

Mature Vine Pinot Noir 2020

Quite light ruby garnet , wide garnet rim . On the nose this shows red currant , wild strawberry , dry spice , dried rose , herbal touches and tangerine peel . The palate is quite elegant with wild strawberry , red currant and those fresh herbal hints , with just a touch of bitterness . Fresh acidity , and slightly gritty tannins . Quite refreshing with good length and balance, that touch of bitterness doesn’t detract from the rest of wine. This is quite linear and focused, perhaps slightly strict , uncompromising in style , but probably has a few years left in the cellar and might improve over the next 2-3 years and last well a further 5 or so. — 8 months ago

David, Tom and 5 others liked this

Rippon Vineyard

Lake Wanaka Central Otago Osteiner

Bought in Wanaka, best wine out of all the ones during the wine tasting. Delicious!!

Saved the bottle and drank 4 years later, was a little tangy. We probably left it too long. Still really nice though!
— 4 years ago

Westbrook Brewing

India Pale Ale

@Delectable Wine this is the IPA. Another winner of the Charleston IPA contest. This and Huber St had plenty of character. Thisbhadbannide combo of citrus and pime hop with interesting resin notes on the finish. Last beer of the trip at the airport Beerworks restaurant! Would buy again without a doubt. — 7 years ago

Skip, Bryan and 6 others liked this