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Rippon Osteiner - Central Otago
Bottle size: 750ml
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Osteiner, a variety born of Riesling & Sylvaner, has had its roots in the schist laden soils of Rippon from the earliest days of planting. Grown with great care and attention to detail, this is a unique wine with wide appeal.
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Rippon Vineyard is the most photographed vineyard in the world and certainly the most picturesque I have ever laid eyes on. Rippon Vineyard is located on the western shores of Lake Wanaka with vineyards meandering down the hillside to near the water's edge.
The property has been in the Mills family for four generations and current winemaker Nick Mills is crafting superb Pinot Noir reflective of his extensive training in Burgundy. He is dedicated to biodynamic farming. The winery remains a small family operation, with the winery housed in an old lambing barn. Rippon's vines are among the oldest in the region with most plantings dating to 1985-1991. 80% of the 30-acre vineyard is planted on its own roots and is not irrigated.
Taking Chances:
Acting on a hunch born in the schist slopes of the Douro Valley, Lois and the late Rolfe Mills planted experimental vines on the Lake Wanaka family farm in 1974. Despite the mostly negative opinions of viticultural experts at the time, Rolfe had belief in the site’s potential and they planted the first commercial vineyard block in 1982.Today the vineyard is still a family affair. Along with a menagerie of dogs, cows and goats the land is run as a bio-diverse whole with the principle aim of fostering wines that are a true and accurate reflection of the property.
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