Rippon Tinker’s Field Mature Vine Pinot Noir
The ascent of its estate pinot noir elevated Rippon to the highest Five Star tier of The Great Pinot Noir Classification of Matthew Jukes and myself this year, and its even more rare Tinker’s Field is on a level of its own, with just 85 cases produced from the oldest vines of the estate. The schist gravels of the banks of Lake Wanaka impart exacting texture of delightfully fine, mineral tannins. Insane layers of exotics of all kinds traverse pepper, spice and an entire field of violets. A pinot of intense poise and time-stretching line and length. $130 at Prince.
By Tyson Stelzer
27 May 2013
Tyson Stelzer is a multi-award winning wine writer, television host and producer and international speaker. He was named The International Wine & Spirit Communicator of the Year, The Australian Wine Communicator of the Year and The International Champagne Writer of the Year. He is the author and publisher of seventeen wine books, contributor to many wine magazines, a frequent judge and chair at Australian wine shows and a presenter at wine events in 12 countries. TysonStelzer.com is your link to wine recommendations, book sales, tours and events.
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