95 Points - Jeni Port
Riposte 'The Dagger' Pinot Noir has been a long-time favourite of ours as the personal project of the highly credentialed Tim Knappstein. Significantly, 2021 marked the 60th vintage Knappstein has completed; a remarkable achievement from one of Australia's most respected winemakers.
The 2021 Riposte The Dagger Pinot Noir is another vibrant, flavoursome Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir brimming with dark cherry, berry fruit, exotic spice and soft, subtle tannin. Ready to be enjoyed now, you'd be hard pressed to find a better value Australian Pinot Noir on the market.
"95 Points. 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. Screw cap. 13.5% alc. Drink: 2022 - 2028. $24"- Jeni Port, Halliday Wine Companion 2023.
