We took a day trip to Wanaka from Queenstown to visit a few wineries, and Rippon was my favorite... read more
Loved the wine tasting and tour by the young Hamish but what is really fantastic are the views from... read more
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We took a day trip to Wanaka from Queenstown to visit a few wineries, and Rippon was my favorite. This is a family winery owned by several generations. The property is gorgeous - sweeping views of the lake and mountains. We sampled several of their...More
Thank you so much for your lovely review, it's always great to know when people have enjoyed their time on the farm. I hope you had a great day in Wanaka, it is well worth the trip over the hill; here's hoping we see you...More
Loved the wine tasting and tour by the young Hamish but what is really fantastic are the views from the winery
Thank you for the visit and review. Great to hear you enjoyed the tasting with Hamish. We had a fabulous summer team. Come back for a visit and tasting this winter if you can to meet the new team and taste our new vintages!
The location of this winery is second to none. Spectacular scenery of lake wanaka and surrounding mountains. The wines are of high quality and the service was personalised and friendly enough. It is worth a trip when in wanaka.More
As a family vineyard, we endeavour to keep all our tastings and experiences as personalised as possible. Thank you for coming to visit. Great to hear you enjoyed the wines. Within this biodynamic system, we each ... cows, vines, chickens, humans and bees ... do...More
I'm not a wine drinker but this place is lovely. Vineyards are vast & amazing. Beautiful surroundings. You're welcomed with genuine staff. After a look around at your pace you then have a free wine tasting session. Girls are very knowledgeable, even if you don't...More
Whilst wine-growing is definitely our focus here, it is great to hear that those not interested in our craft can also find benefit from time spent at Rippon. It is truly a remarkable place ... thank for your visit and sharing the word.
Rippon is without a doubt the most beautiful setting for a vineyard that I've ever seen, with vines extending up from the shore of Lake Wanaka into the hills surrounding the winery building. Access is possible from the road by car, or by walking along...More
Hi Michael - Thank you for the lovely review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your time here with us. As a clarification though, we do not require any payment for wine tastings in our Cellar Door. Instead, we have a 'pot of love'...More
They offer free wine tastings with no need to book. Our wine tasting was extremely interesting/informative and all the wines were fantastic, the staff were very friendly and accomodating. The views from the vineyard are breathtaking and I would recommend this place as a must...More
What a fabulous and succinct review ... thank you! Great to hear you enjoyed your time and experience here at the farm.
A lovely experience with fantastic views and an enjoyable wine tasting experience. Highly recommend. A must do in Wanaka ! We also enjoyed the wine.More
Thanks for taking the time in your holiday to come up for a visit and wine tasting. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the experience. Do let us know if you would like to find or receive Rippon wines in your home country. We have...More
Absolutely beautiful view! The wine tasting is free and very educational. Their wines are also very good. We drove but it is very walkable from Wanaka.More
Hi Joel - Thanks for the visit and taking the time to write a review. On a fine day, there are few better things than walking the 45 minutes from town up to our Cellar Door for a refreshing tasting of a few wines. I...More
Spectacular views amidst a tranquil setting, this was a nice way to spend some time tasting local produce. This location had been passed to us as a recommendation within the area by a local hosteller. The wines, although delicious, were not to our palates, but...More
What a delightful and objective review ... thank you. I'm happy you enjoyed the experience if not the wines. It is true though ... there may be a wine for every palate but not every one suits all. Thank you for coming up for a...More
We attended a nephew's wedding . The venue ,enhanced by the incredible mountain ,glacial and lake views mesmerised the couple on their first visit . As a result they decided to take their wedded vows in one of the most romantic amphitheatres in the world....More
Ahhh ... we love dreams. This vineyard was once a dream Rolfe had ... now it's a reality we can all enjoy. Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. Delighted you enjoyed your time here with us.
