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2021 Riposte The Dagger Pinot Noir

Adelaide Hills, SA

A great introduction to quality Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir at a very generous price.

HIGH SCORE

$19.00

4.4
Rated 4.4 stars
12 Reviews
About
The complete package here, immediately appealing and bright

Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)

About The Wine

How Tim Knappstein manages to make such astonishing wines at bargain prices is one of South Australia's greatest mysteries - but who are we to question when we all get to reap the benefit.

His 'The Dagger' Pinot Noir is bright, bouncy, and full of life. Great everyday-drinking Pinot and made with such finesse. Fresh cherries and berries wrapped in spice, with a juiciness that goes for days.

If you ask us, it's an absolute steal and one of the country's best value Pinots. A real no brainer here - great buying.

About Riposte

Riposte is an entirely family owned and run boutique winery. Tim, Dale and Nick Knappstein form a close-knit team that is guided by the winemaking philosophy to be "hands on" at every stage from vineyard to bottle.

Each vineyard site is carefully selected for quality and its suitability for producing varietal character. Tim and son Nick work closely with the growers at every stage, ensuring grapes are picked at the optimum stage of ripeness, vibrancy and freshness.

Tim amongst the vines in the Adelaide Hills
Tim amongst the vines in the Adelaide Hills
Adelaide Hills, SA
Additional Info

From The Producer

Harvested in the cool of night and early morning, pristine destemmed fruit is tipped directly into fermenters without crushing to give a high percentage of whole berries. The fermenters are gently pumped over twice a day to keep the skins wet and promote gentle tannin extraction. After pressing the wine is kept in stainless steel tanks prior to blending to preserve freshness and vibrancy.

Blend : Pinot Noir (100%)
ABV : 13.5%
Closure : Screw Cap
Drink Until : 2028
Bottle Size : 750ml

Tim and Nick Knappstein
Tim and Nick Knappstein
Adelaide Hills, SA
Expert Reviews

Critic Reviews

95Points
Halliday Wine Companion

"A wine to commemorate Tim Knappstein's 60th vintage. The complete package here, immediately appealing and bright. Wrapped in perfectly ripe cherry fruits, bramble, plum, violet and dried herbs. Beautifully detailed, assisted by integrated oak, crunchy acid bite and leafy, savoury tannins. Impressive depth." - Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)

Customer Reviews
4.4
Rated 4.4 stars
Based on 12 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 7 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
83%would recommend this product
TasteRated 4.3 on a scale of 1 to 5
Interest LevelRated 3.8 on a scale of 1 to 5
Value for MoneyRated 4.8 on a scale of 1 to 5
12 reviews
  • CM
    Chrissie M.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 3 stars
    11 seconds ago
    Decent for the price

    Pretty good value but nothing to get excited for. Thistle and chamomile. Okay.

    TasteRated 3.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 3.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • KV
    KRYSTLE V.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 3 stars
    1 month ago
    3.5 stars

    Easy to drink pinot.

    TasteRated 3.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 3.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 3.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • WH
    Wes H.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    Rated 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Great value

    Great value red. Full bodied with great aftertaste

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • RM
    Rick M.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 5 stars
    4 months ago
    Riposte The Dagger

    This is a great light bodied pinot noir ... consistently good with fruit driven flavours and a hint of cherry and rasberry

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • JW
    James W.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 4 stars
    4 months ago
    Outrageous value

    Can't think of a better pinot at this price.

    TasteRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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