Riposte The Sabre 2012 Pinot Noir

Tim Knappstein launched the Riposte label in 2006 - due to corporate and legal manoeuvres he was no longer able to use the Knappstein name on his own wines. Riposte was his parry back.

The range features a range of premium quality wines from independent growers in Adelaide Hills. Having won the Trophy for the best pinot noir in two successive Adelaide Hills wine shows (in 2011 and 2012), it would be fair to say that the Riposte Sabre Pinot is the star of the range.

Vintage 2012 is the current release of Riposte The Sabre Pinot Noir

James Halliday 97 points: 'Small batches, cold-soaked, hand-plunged in open fermenters; matured for 10 months in French barriques (25% new), grapes from Lenswood/Piccadilly Valley. Vivid, clear crimson-purple colour heralds a pinot of grace and purity, red and black cherry on a carpet of spice, gossamer tannins and quality oak. 13.5%alc; screwcap; Drink to 2022'

TROPHY & GOLD: Best Pinot Noir, 2013 Winewise Small Vignerons Awards, Canberra

GOLD: 2013 Boutique Winemakers Awards