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Rippon, Pinot Noir, 2006 (6 bottles @ $64.75 per bottle)
"If ever there was a producer that gave a tantalizing glimpse of what New Zealand Pinot Noir can achieve with mature vines i.e. over 20-years in age, then it is Rippon Vineyard, whose first, pioneering block was planted on schist soils by Rolfe Mills back in 1981 in Wanaka, Central Otago. The winemaking is now directed by Rolfe's ambitious son Nick Mills. His tenures in Burgundy with the likes of Jean-Jacques Confuron and Domaine de la Romanee-Conti are evidenced in Nick's occasionally superlative wines. Their 15-hectares of vineyard are now run under biodynamic principles although they are not as yet officially certified." Wine Advocate Issue #176, Apr 2008.
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Judged best Pinot Noir in the world in 2007. Bald Hills 2005 Pinot Noir picked up a Trophy at the 2007 Decanter World Wine Awards and a Gold Medal at the 2007 International Wine Challenge - the International Pinot Noir Trophy - the first time this accolade has left France. Winner of 6 International trophies. Also, 5 Stars from Cuisine and Blue/Gold from Sydney.
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