• 86 Points
    Rippon 2005 Pinot Noir (Central Otago)

    One of the oldest wineries in Central Otago, Rippon helped pave the way for the success of the region, but recent vintages have lacked the excitement exhibited by some of the newcomers' wines. Toast and brown sugar notes frame crisp black cherry and plum flavors, finishing a bit short.

    — J.C. Published 3/1/2008
  • 86 Points
    Rippon 2005 Pinot Noir (Central Otago)

    One of the oldest wineries in Central Otago, Rippon helped pave the way for the success of the region, but recent vintages have lacked the excitement exhibited by some of the newcomers' wines. Toast and brown sugar notes frame crisp black cherry and plum flavors, finishing a bit short.

    — J.C. Published 3/1/2008
  • 86 Points
    Rippon 2005 Pinot Noir (Central Otago)

    One of the oldest wineries in Central Otago, Rippon helped pave the way for the success of the region, but recent vintages have lacked the excitement exhibited by some of the newcomers' wines. Toast and brown sugar notes frame crisp black cherry and plum flavors, finishing a bit short.

    — J.C. Published 3/1/2008
  • 86 Points
    Rippon 2005 Pinot Noir (Central Otago)

    One of the oldest wineries in Central Otago, Rippon helped pave the way for the success of the region, but recent vintages have lacked the excitement exhibited by some of the newcomers' wines. Toast and brown sugar notes frame crisp black cherry and plum flavors, finishing a bit short.

    — J.C. Published 3/1/2008