Rippon Vineyard
Emma's block Pinot Noir
Lake Wanaka, Otago, South Island, New ZealandPinot Noir
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Feb 20th, 2015
Lake Wanaka, Otago, South Island, New ZealandLake Wanaka, Otago, South Island, New ZealandReally pretty, high quality, fruit. Cherry and cranberry. A medley of non-fruit in the background waiting to come forward, but I didn't spend enough time with it. Just a mouthful without being heavy. Very soft, powdery, tannins. This will be a beauty in a few years.
Really pretty, high quality, fruit. Cherry and cranberry. A medley of non-fruit in the background waiting to come forward, but I didn't spend enough time with it. Just a mouthful without being heavy. Very soft, powdery, tannins. This will be a beauty in a few years.
1 person found it helpfulMay 18th, 2016
2008 was Rippon's first vintage for Emma's Block Pinot Noir - tonight it was sublime.
2008 was Rippon's first vintage for Emma's Block Pinot Noir - tonight it was sublime.
Sep 28th, 2015Medium ruby just hint of garnet at core , wider garnet rim . Delicate a still red fruit scented nose , ripe strawberry, raspberry , hints of rose and touch of spice . On the palate good balance of ripe red fruits , with a touch of mineral , chalky but ripe tannins , refreshing acidity . Ok length and with lightly spiced sweet red fruited finish and mineral persistence . Drinking well now and over the 5-8 years. I feel that the Tinker’s Field has the edge over this in 2016
Medium ruby just hint of garnet at core , wider garnet rim . Delicate a still red fruit scented nose , ripe strawberry, raspberry , hints of rose and touch of spice . On the palate good balance of ripe red fruits , with a touch of mineral , chalky but ripe tannins , refreshing acidity . Ok length and with lightly spiced sweet red fruited finish and mineral persistence . Drinking well now and over the 5-8 years. I feel that the Tinker’s Field has the edge over this in 2016
Jul 21st, 2023More elegant and fine boned than all the other pinots, but still incredible structure. More accessible but still backward.
More elegant and fine boned than all the other pinots, but still incredible structure. More accessible but still backward.
Jan 8th, 2019Intense cherry and amazing depth. Serious. High acid and blackberry.
Intense cherry and amazing depth. Serious. High acid and blackberry.
Feb 20th, 2015Jeffrey had this 10 years ago
Jeffrey had this 10 years ago
Feb 2nd, 2017Jeffrey had this 11 years ago
Jeffrey had this 11 years ago
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