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The 2012 Rippon Mature Vines Pinot Noir is a superb example of a mature New Zealand Pinot Noir. Its brick-red colour reflects its age, while the nose is filled with a heady mix of black cherries, blackcurrants, and hints of leather, spice, and forest floor. On the palate, the wine reveals layers of complexity, with a rich, velvety texture and a firm, yet balanced tannic structure.
The fruit is well-integrated with notes of oak, earth, and spice, leading to a long and satisfying finish. This wine is a testament to the age-worthiness of Pinot Noir from Central Otago and the skill of the Rippon Estate winemakers. The 2012 Rippon Mature Vines Pinot Noir is a stunning wine that will continue to evolve and develop with further aging, making it a great choice for those who enjoy a mature and complex Pinot Noir.
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Flavours of dark and dried cherries intermix with subtle strawberry infusions, earth and spicy cedar. Slightly dryish, fine grained tannins. Aftertaste of dark cherries, earthy cedar and spicy dried herbs.
Pronounced aromas of ripe dark and black cherries overlaid by violets intermix with dark plum and a hint of anise followed by some gamey earth like notes and spice.
