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Rippon Gewürztraminer 2022

SKU: RPGW202210 UCNZ

~~$63.00~~ $56.99

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The 2022 Rippon Gewürztraminer is noted for its restraint and elegance, offering a unique, lavishly textured profile with a fine balance of delicate floral and mineral notes. Scoring 93 points from James Suckling, it stands out for its refinement and focus.

Grown in the schist soils of Central Otago, this Gewürztraminer showcases the distinctive mineral characteristics of its terroir. Stephen Wong MW awarded it 91 points, highlighting its textural complexity and the nuanced, savoury elements that set it apart.

This off-dry Gewürztraminer, with its balanced sweetness and structure, promises to evolve beautifully over time. With scores of 91-93 points from several critics, it’s recommended for drinking now through 2027, making it a versatile choice for various seafood dishes.

Critic Scores

93 // James Suckling

"A tight and focused white with lavender, sage, dried apples, melon and lychees. Medium-bodied, dry and flavorful but very refined."

91 // The Real Review

"Initially reductive, this needs time and air to clear up. Crystalised ginger, fruit cake and cinnamon. This has a wild honey, savoury, 'animale' profile rather than floral. The palate balances a touch of sweetness with predominantly savoury, textural elements which finish with noticeable phenolic grip. Some manuka honey emerges on the end along with some gamy, earthy flavours. An unusual expression of the variety, especially as the reduction holds it back currently, but given a couple of years development, it will come right and the wine will sing"

91 // The Wine Advocate

"The 2022 Gewurztraminer is floral and spicy on the nose, with lavender, lemon blossom, rose petals, geranium and brine. In the mouth, the wine is viscous without being oily or fat and has a green herbal character. There’s a beeswax note too. This is restrained aromatically, but it is textural and structural, and that is the trade-off. There’s plenty going on and from older vines too. 13% alcohol, sealed under Diam."

91 // Rebecca Gibb

"There's a sense of power within the 2022 Gewürztraminer. Whether it's the biodynamic practices, the schistous soils, the skin contact or the natural acidity of Otago – or all of the above – this is an off-dry wine whose residual sugar is cleansed as the wine journeys its path through your mouth. Readers can expect all the classic varietal aromatics, from lychee and rose to tropical fruit. In all, it's pure, carefully handled and if this variety is your thing, the 2022 would be one of the few New Zealand examples I'd wholeheartedly recommend."

Product Details

White

2022

Gewurztraminer

Rippon

Wanaka, Central Otago, New Zealand

3-5 Years

Cork

13.0%

750ml (Bottle)

Available for Purchase

Biodynamic / Vegan

Estimated dispatch from Warehouse: Monday, January 06, 2025

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Description

The Rippon Gewürztraminer 2022 is a standout example of this aromatic varietal, celebrated for its restraint and elegance. Unlike many Gewürztraminers that are easy to identify, this wine presents a lavishly textured and slightly creamy profile. It embodies the unique terroir of Lake Wanaka with a striking mineral vein that reflects the schist soils in which the grapes are grown. The nose is greeted with gentle floral notes and a hint of spice, while the palate reveals delicate flavors of lantana, lychee, and peach, complemented by a refined off-dry finish.
This wine benefits from maturing vines and a favorable vintage, showcasing a true sense of place through careful winemaking techniques like slow whole bunch pressing and extended lees contact. Scoring 93 points from James Suckling and 91 points from both Stephen Wong MW and Erin Larkin, the 2022 Rippon Gewürztraminer offers a restrained yet powerful experience, ideal for pairing with fresh seafood or enjoying on its own. With its current youthful vibrancy and potential for further development, this Gewürztraminer promises to impress both now and over the next few years.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Floral, Lychee, Tropical Fruit

Palate:

Blackcurrant, Honey, Peach

Food Pairings:

Cheese

Fish

Shellfish

Tasting Notes

Description

The Rippon Gewürztraminer 2022 is a standout example of this aromatic varietal, celebrated for its restraint and elegance. Unlike many Gewürztraminers that are easy to identify, this wine presents a lavishly textured and slightly creamy profile. It embodies the unique terroir of Lake Wanaka with a striking mineral vein that reflects the schist soils in which the grapes are grown. The nose is greeted with gentle floral notes and a hint of spice, while the palate reveals delicate flavors of lantana, lychee, and peach, complemented by a refined off-dry finish.

This wine benefits from maturing vines and a favorable vintage, showcasing a true sense of place through careful winemaking techniques like slow whole bunch pressing and extended lees contact. Scoring 93 points from James Suckling and 91 points from both Stephen Wong MW and Erin Larkin, the 2022 Rippon Gewürztraminer offers a restrained yet powerful experience, ideal for pairing with fresh seafood or enjoying on its own. With its current youthful vibrancy and potential for further development, this Gewürztraminer promises to impress both now and over the next few years.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Floral, Lychee, Tropical Fruit

Palate:

Blackcurrant, Honey, Peach

Food Pairings:

Cheese

Fish

Shellfish

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