The region has a cool and dry continental climate and features large diurnal temperature differentials and a warm ripening period through autumn

glides across the palate

Tim Stock Good Wine Guide

sweet spices - nutmeg and cinnamon - and hints of roasted hazelnuts

fresh and lively and the medium weight/soft tannin finish makes it perfect for antipasto and char-grilled seafood like octopus

Riposte The Sabre 2012 Pinot Noir andrewpirie The region has a coolTim 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