Rippon Mature Vine Pinot Noir 2020

A similar vintage to the 2012, but may see even greater heights. The emblematic wine of the estate, a blend of fruit from all pinot noir vineyards. Pure scents of blueberry, Asian spices, kirsch, cassis, violets, blood plum and a touch of cola. Composed and refined, mid-weight with a structure that is unique to Rippon, framing all the flavours from the moment the liquid hits the tongue. Texture and flavours woven seamlessly and tightly pulled. Some herbal notes of thyme and sage to mix with the savoury fruit. Precise, detailed and layered, with those suede and chalk tannins effortlessly holding the wine for minutes. I think this will be longer than the 2012, such is the balance and carry, and remarkable translucence of fruit. Waters Wine Co

Firm and tight licorice, graphite, slate and light dried strawberry. Goes to iron. Flowers. Medium body. Creamy and fine tannins with a rather dusty finish. Fresh acidity and long and linear finish. Structured. From biodynamically grown grapes. Better after 2024, but already beautiful. 98 Points – James Suckling

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