Rippon Emma's Block Pinot Noir 2021

From the dramatic eastern-facing escarpment above Lake Wānaka, this Emma’s Block 2021 is a model of precision and poise. Silky ruby in the glass, it offers aromas of wild strawberry, red cherry, violet and a whisper of orange rind, layered with fresh herbs and schist-driven mineral edge. The palate is refined yet alive—fine tannins, vivid acidity and a gently savoury undercurrent of forest floor, wild thyme and gentle spice. With biodynamic vines, wild ferment and no filtration, the site ­– and the season – speak loud and clear. Drink now for its energy, or cellar to watch it deepen gracefully.