RIPPON MATURE VINE PINOT NOIR 2023

Iconic Biodynamic Pinot Noir from the picturesque Lake Wanaka Vineyard.

“The farm voice”

Product Code: 4402
Country: New Zealand
Region: Central Otago
Sub Region: Wanaka
Style: Red
Variety: Pinot Noir
Producer: Rippon Vineyard

Closure: Cork
Unit: Each
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 14.0%
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
Natural: Biodynamic, Certified Organic

$98.99

Iconic Biodynamic Pinot Noir from the picturesque Lake Wanaka Vineyard.

“The farm voice”

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Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"The farm voice of a distinct parcel of land: Rippon. On the western board of Roy’s Bay, Lake Wānaka, Rippon’s north-facing escarpment forms the meeting point of terminal moraines and coarse gravels, all based in schist, on which some of the region’s earliest vines were planted. Rippon is a wine issued from all of the fully developed Pinot Noir vines growing in this land."

95/100 Erin Larkin, RobertParker.com, Wine Advocate, June 2026 (2023 Vintage)
"The 2023 Rippon Mature Vine Pinot Noir leads with cranberry and cherry, paprika, blood plum and orange. In the mouth, the wine is chalky and lean, persistent and long through the finish. I do love the texture and shape of these Rippon Pinots. The way they behave on the palate tends to convince me further, over the course of drinking, of just how delicious they are. There are notes of rose petals, crushed rocks, black tea and coastal sage. This is super, superb. It is creamy in its way. It is ripe, but the fruit is evidently in excellent condition. It was handpicked from biodynamically farmed vines, wild fermented and cellared in barrel for two winters prior to bottling, unfined and unfiltered."

18/20 Tamlyn Currin, JancisRobinson.com, January 2026 (2023 Vintage)
"More intense, bluer crimson than most of its peers. Distinctive nose too. Serious ‘burgundian’ nose with a hint of violets and a savoury, dry finish. No fruit bomb this. A complex wine with a beginning, middle and (very convincingly persistent) end. Real lift. Lake Wanaka vines grown biodynamically by Nick Mills for years. Aged over two winters and bottled unfined and unfiltered. Further cellaring and decanting recommended."

97/100 & Top 100 New Zealand Wines of 2025, JamesSuckling.com (2023 Vintage)
"Wonderfully ripe strawberries and flowers with hints of balsamic and cloves as well as smoke, lead pencil and oyster shells. It’s medium-bodied with firm, lightly chewy tannins that are velvety yet crunchy at the same time. Tight at the end. Needs three or four years to soften. From biodynamically grown grapes."

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Nestled on the picturesque western shores of Lake Wānaka, Rippon Vineyard offers a unique glimpse into the essence of Central Otago. With breathtaking views of the Southern Alps, this biodynamic vineyard has been lovingly tended by the Mills family for four generations, producing wines that are a true reflection of their extraordinary terroir.

Rippon's commitment to minimal intervention and wild fermentation allows the wines to embody the character of their land. Each bottle captures the essence of the schist soils, the continental climate, and the proximity to Lake Wānaka, resulting in exceptional varietals. Whether you seek a structured Pinot Noir to age in your cellar or a vibrant Osteiner to sip by the lake, Rippon’s offerings cater to all palates.

The vineyard thrives in an environment enriched by high UV light, long sunshine hours, and the protective embrace of Ruby Island. At Rippon, every sip of wine tells a story of the land and the people who nurture it, inviting you to experience the spirit of this remarkable place. Explore the magical wines of Rippon Vineyard today!