Rippon Vineyard

Lake Wanaka Central Otago Gewürztraminer

9.138 ratings
9.217 pro ratings
Lake Wanaka, Otago, South Island, New Zealand
Gewürztraminer
Duck, Cheddar & Gruyere, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fruit Desserts
Top Notes For
Weijie Shi (Jay)

Quite good. Little bit lighter on body than Alsatian Gewurtztraminer.

Quite good. Little bit lighter on body than Alsatian Gewurtztraminer.

Mar 26th, 2018
Brent Mayeaux

Production Burn Cottage Vineyard

9.3

Something special about this vintage. Like a comforting warm smile.

Delicate floral infusion, rose water, chamomile, and honey. Spicy and ginger notes but they are soft. Absolutely beautiful expression of gewurztraminer.

Something special about this vintage. Like a comforting warm smile.

Delicate floral infusion, rose water, chamomile, and honey. Spicy and ginger notes but they are soft. Absolutely beautiful expression of gewurztraminer.

1 person found it helpfulApr 16th, 2016
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

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
Mark Lindzy

Very groovy, I love the texture and fruit (a bit tropical, not too much) and acidity to match most foods.

Very groovy, I love the texture and fruit (a bit tropical, not too much) and acidity to match most foods.

May 3rd, 2016
Brent Mayeaux

Production Burn Cottage Vineyard

9.4

This is probably the best gewurz I've had. It has a balance/elegance that I've never had in the variety. Buy this.

This is probably the best gewurz I've had. It has a balance/elegance that I've never had in the variety. Buy this.

Jan 28th, 2016
Penny Loving

Brightness and light with hints of good things to come.

Brightness and light with hints of good things to come.

Jan 26th, 2016
Eric Hwang

Not a typical Gewürtz. More like a perfumed Riesling with an added spice component.

Not a typical Gewürtz. More like a perfumed Riesling with an added spice component.

Jan 15th, 2016
Michael "Bucky" Buckelew

Sommelier Ristorante del Lago at The Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs

9.2

Magic show with seared scallops

Magic show with seared scallops

Nov 30th, 2015
Penny Loving

Don't miss this one, best vintage yet!

Don't miss this one, best vintage yet!

Aug 30th, 2015
Julia van der Vink

Production Forlorn Hope Winery

9.5

Best Gewurz I've ever had. Wtf Otago.

Best Gewurz I've ever had. Wtf Otago.

Mar 26th, 2015