{"product_id":"rippon-maturevine-pinotnoir","title":"Rippon Mature Vine Pinot Noir 2022","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRippon's Signature: The Harmonious Pinot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/3161\/8873\/files\/LC_RP_PN2022_article.webp?v=1776484828\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Vineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRippon's vineyards are often called \"the most beautiful vineyards in the world.\" The north-facing slopes spread across the western shore of Lake Wanaka's Roy's Bay create a truly ethereal landscape. Light reflecting off the lake also reaches the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pinot Noir, bearing the winery's name \"Rippon,\" is made from all the mature vines in Rippon's own vineyards. Grapes not used for the single-vineyard wines \"Emma's Block\" or \"Tinker's Field\" are also blended into this Rippon wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Nick Mills himself describes it as \"like an orchestra,\" a wine that truly represents the winery. We hope you'll begin your journey into Rippon's charm with this bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are hand-harvested from biodynamically grown mature vines. After fermentation by wild yeast in 13 separate 2-ton stainless steel tanks for each parcel, the wine is aged for 16 months in 225L French oak barrels (24% new oak to 4-year-old barrels). After blending, it undergoes natural malolactic fermentation and is bottled unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color is a slightly translucent ruby red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma is initially reserved and calm. When swirled, hints of violet, red berries, and subtle earthy notes quietly emerge. As time passes, layers of plum, raspberry, and forest floor elements unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, vibrant fruit flavors of cranberry, raspberry, and pomegranate spread. Complex nuances reminiscent of graphite and black tea intertwine, with a long, silky tannic finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has an exquisite balance, neither too heavy nor overly dense. It can be described as fresh and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling 97 points, Wine Advocate 93+ points (both for the 2020 vintage).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine, which allows you to experience all of Rippon's parcels in one glass, is a bottle to open for a slightly special meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt pairs well with confit de canard, herb-grilled lamb, pork belly braised in Pinot Noir, or Dongpo pork. It also complements Japanese cuisine, such as grilled chicken (yakitori), grilled eel (kabayaki), and matsutake mushroom dobin-mushi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Winery \"Rippon\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/3161\/8873\/files\/rippon-wine-vineyard-logo-800-300x144.png?v=1776485164\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/3161\/8873\/files\/rippon-hall-main-header-2k.jpg?v=1776485343\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRippon is located on the western shore of Lake Wanaka in Central Otago, New Zealand's South Island, overlooking the Southern Alps. This land has been owned by the Mills family for four generations since 1912, making it an indispensable part of the region's winemaking history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/3161\/8873\/files\/rippon-vineyard-land.jpg?v=1776485234\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking began in 1974, when founder Rolfe Mills experimentally planted over 30 varieties of grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/3161\/8873\/files\/rolfe-panorama-2.jpg?v=1776485280\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerious cultivation began in the 1980s, and the first wine was released in 1989.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaker: Nick Mills\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery is currently led by Nick Mills, the founder's son. He was originally a national champion in freestyle skiing, but an injury led him to France, where he gained experience at prestigious wineries such as DRC and Nicolas Potel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe returned to Rippon in 2002 and took over the winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerroir and Cultivation\/Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/3161\/8873\/files\/making-compost.jpg?v=1776485255\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are in a cool continental climate and are characterized by volcanic schist soil. This soil imparts minerality and concentrated flavors to the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, since the vineyards are free from phylloxera, ungrafted \"own-rooted\" grapevines are cultivated. Many of these are old vines planted in the 1970s, grown without irrigation and solely with homemade compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/3161\/8873\/files\/Compost-July-2014-768x573.jpg?v=1776485312\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic farming was introduced in 1995, followed by biodynamic farming in 2002. In winemaking, wild yeasts are used, and a style of minimal intervention is maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Varieties and Accolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main grape varieties currently produced are Pinot Noir, Gamay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Ostainer, totaling seven types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir, in particular, is highly acclaimed and sometimes referred to as \"New Zealand's DRC.\" In 2008, it received the highest score ever for a New Zealand red wine from Wine Advocate, and in 2010, it was selected as the inaugural \"New Zealand Pinot of the Year\" by Wine Spectator, establishing its international reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Central Otago Region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentral Otago, the southernmost wine region in New Zealand, is renowned for its Pinot Noir and is considered one of the \"three great Pinot Noir regions of the world,\" alongside Burgundy and Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond Pinot Noir, the region also focuses on cultivating aromatic white grape varieties. Central Otago is unique among New Zealand's wine regions for its semi-continental climate, characterized by significant diurnal temperature variations, coolness, and extreme dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also home to a wealth of small wineries, and winery tours based in the picturesque town of Queenstown are popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Central Otago\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/3161\/8873\/files\/CentralOtago_480x480.png?v=1687234195\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRippon Mature Vine Pinot Noir 2022\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 43.5662%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eItem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 56.25%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eContent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.5662%;\"\u003eWinery Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.25%;\"\u003eRippon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.5662%;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.25%;\"\u003eNew Zealand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.5662%;\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.25%;\"\u003eCentral Otago\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.5662%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.25%;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.5662%;\"\u003eGrape Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.25%;\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.5662%;\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.25%;\"\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.5662%;\"\u003eAlcohol Content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.25%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e13.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.5662%;\"\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.25%;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.5662%;\"\u003eRemarks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.25%;\"\u003eCork closure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"リッポン","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45723008270393,"sku":"4571691864203","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/3161\/8873\/files\/LC_RP_PN2022_01.webp?v=1776484325","url":"https:\/\/wine.bokumo.jp\/en\/products\/rippon-maturevine-pinotnoir","provider":"ボクモワイン","version":"1.0","type":"link"}