{"product_id":"2025-riposte-dagger-pinot-noir","title":"2025 Riposte Dagger Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Adelaide Hills, South Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cool-Climate Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight to medium-bodied with red cherry, raspberry and subtle spice. Fresh acidity and fine tannins give structure and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:32px 0 16px 0;padding:24px 0 8px 0;border-top:2px solid #8B1A1A;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8B1A1A;font-size:24px;letter-spacing:1px;margin:0 0 8px 0;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#888;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 20px 0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eWhat the critics are saying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf7f5;border-left:4px solid #8B1A1A;padding:20px 24px;margin:0 0 16px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#D4AF37;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:2px;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#8B1A1A;color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:3px;margin-bottom:12px;letter-spacing:0.5px;\"\u003e94 POINTS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e“Bright ruby with a translucent crimson edge. The aroma is lifted and perfumed, revealing red cherry, wild strawberry and subtle rose petal, layered with gentle spice and a hint of pine forest complexity. The palate is medium-bodied and finely structured, showcasing vibrant red berry fruit supported by silky tannins and refreshing natural acidity. The finish is long, elegant and beautifully poised. A refined Pinot Noir with precision and finesse.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e— Russ Gallagher \u003cspan style=\"color:#8B1A1A;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e Vino Masters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf7f5;border-left:4px solid #8B1A1A;padding:20px 24px;margin:0 0 16px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#8B1A1A;color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:3px;margin-bottom:12px;letter-spacing:0.5px;\"\u003e93 POINTS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e“Comes together with signature Adelaide Hills fleshy fruit presence and style. Cherry is definitely the theme here with scents of dusty red cherry, cranberry, pepper, crushed herbs, fennel seed and hints of rose florals. There’s a real brightness and energy to the youngster with oak in balance. Cherry fruits, raspberry and cranberry shine on the palate while red liquorice, dried herbs and peppery spice mingle in the background. Delivers plenty of upfront juiciness with an easy textural flow on a bed of brisk tannins.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e— Jeni Port \u003cspan style=\"color:#8B1A1A;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e Winepilot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf7f5;border-left:4px solid #8B1A1A;padding:20px 24px;margin:0 0 16px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#8B1A1A;color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:3px;margin-bottom:12px;letter-spacing:0.5px;\"\u003e93 POINTS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e“It’s fabulously fruited and inviting on the nose with aromas of sweet cherry, plum, floral, thyme, and warm spices. The palate displays succulent fruit flavours with a silky texture and supple mouthfeel, elegantly framed by polished tannins, offering delightful drinking. At its best: now to 2031.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e— Sam Kim \u003cspan style=\"color:#8B1A1A;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e Wine Orbit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf7f5;border-left:4px solid #8B1A1A;padding:20px 24px;margin:0 0 16px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#8B1A1A;color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:3px;margin-bottom:12px;letter-spacing:0.5px;\"\u003e92 POINTS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e“From a warm, dry and early vintage, fruit selected from several vineyards across the region, this new release sits more in the savoury pocket than fruit bomb, exhibiting kitchen garden aromas — thyme especially — as well as native foliage like saltbush and boronia, subtle yet seductive, tempered a touch with light, charry oak. All this settles comfortably into the palate that has a thread of black cherry flavour underpinning the aromatics and a neatly fitting, soft velcro tannin grip to finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e— Tony Love \u003cspan style=\"color:#8B1A1A;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e Winepilot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf7f5;border-left:4px solid #8B1A1A;padding:20px 24px;margin:0 0 16px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#8B1A1A;color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:3px;margin-bottom:12px;letter-spacing:0.5px;\"\u003e92 POINTS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e“Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir, the colour here is a crimson\/garnet. The nose has some sappy and briary notes, but is full of strawberries and cherries with hints of iron filings and dry herbs. A supple texture, this is still very youthful and the length may build over the next few years. There is good balance right through to the silky tannins.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e— Ken Gargett \u003cspan style=\"color:#8B1A1A;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e Winepilot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf7f5;border-left:4px solid #8B1A1A;padding:20px 24px;margin:0 0 16px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#8B1A1A;color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:3px;margin-bottom:12px;letter-spacing:0.5px;\"\u003e92 POINTS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e“Yet another classy pinot from the Adelaide Hills. This one always delivers well beyond its price point. Distinct varietal notes of cherry and raspberry, with subtle truffly complexities beneath. Light-bodied yet showing good density and texture, with fine tannins and a sliver of oak combining to carry through to the finish. Poised and stylish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e— Ray Jordan \u003cspan style=\"color:#8B1A1A;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e Winepilot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf7f5;border-left:4px solid #8B1A1A;padding:20px 24px;margin:0 0 16px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#8B1A1A;color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:3px;margin-bottom:12px;letter-spacing:0.5px;\"\u003e91 POINTS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e“It’s perhaps easy to think Pinot Noirs under  might be easy drinking but simplified. That’s not the case here and it’s really worth your time to unpack this wine. A family affair led by Tim Knappstein, this opens with berries in syrup, sumac spice and Hungarian paprika. Some boysenberry swirls and Bing cherries which lead to maple and sanded pine oak. Its naturally elevated acidity makes for moreish drinking.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e— Shanteh Wale \u003cspan style=\"color:#8B1A1A;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e Winepilot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf7f5;border-left:4px solid #8B1A1A;padding:20px 24px;margin:0 0 16px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#8B1A1A;color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:3px;margin-bottom:12px;letter-spacing:0.5px;\"\u003e90 POINTS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e“There’s a bit more stuffing to this Pinot Noir than is customary for this variety, so it will suit those looking for a lighter red that isn’t too light. Stewed red cherry flavours edge into black cherry, peppercorn, spearmint and violets. It’s an easy wine to drink, and to like.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e— Campbell Mattinson \u003cspan style=\"color:#8B1A1A;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e Mattinson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Riposte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53138555535654,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/2120\/4774\/files\/2025RiposteDaggerPinotNoir.png?v=1777876457","url":"https:\/\/wineanimal.com.au\/products\/2025-riposte-dagger-pinot-noir","provider":"Wine Animal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}