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    Rippon Vineyard

    300 Reviews
    #14 of 81 things to do in Wanaka
    Food & Drink, Wineries & Vineyards
    Closed Now: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    246 Mt Aspiring Rd, Wanaka, New Zealand
    Open today: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    “Superb location, great wine”

    The location is beautiful overlooking the lake and snow-capped mountains. I recommend taking the... read more

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    PeterE5
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    Sydney, Australia
    “Winery with the best views”

    A short drive around the lake with awesome postcard photo opportunities. Free tastings however we... read more

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Desley M
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    Rockhampton, Australia
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    On the shores of Lake Wanaka, Rippon has been farmed by the Mills family for 4 generations. Our vineyard Cellar Door offers tastings of a selection of wines all grown and produced on our Demeter-certified biodynamic lakeside vineyard. We do not have...more
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    246 Mt Aspiring Rd, Wanaka, New Zealand
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Superb location, great wine

    The location is beautiful overlooking the lake and snow-capped mountains. I recommend taking the easy walk from Wanaka along the lake to get there. Some excellent wines and friendly informative staff.

    Thank PeterE5
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Winery with the best views

    A short drive around the lake with awesome postcard photo opportunities. Free tastings however we weren’t a fan of the wines unfortunately. No food available so not like most wineries where you can purchase a bottle with some cheese and take in the atmosphere. The...More

    Thank Desley M
    Reviewed 15 August 2018 via mobile
    Wine Tasting

    We arrived to try some wine and there were 3 people already tasting. We were told to walk around until they had finished? 20 min later we left. This is the fist time 20 odd years of tasting that the host was not willing to...More

    Thank Wayne H
    Reviewed 19 July 2018 via mobile
    Beautiful vineyard

    Free wine with wonderful staff so nice. The view is fantastic we purchased a few bottles to take back with us.

    Thank Anand G
    Reviewed 12 July 2018 via mobile
    Only wine tasting and purchasing

    At this vineyard you can only do a small wine tasting (donation for payment) and buy take away wines. You can’t buy a glass or a bottle and enjoy it on their grounds. There is no food. It will still a nice place to visit...More

    Thank HarryWill18
    RipponVineyard, Manager at Rippon Vineyard, responded to this reviewResponded 16 July 2018

    Hi - Cheers for the visit and taking time to write a review. As a small family of winegrowers, we have made the decision to keep our focus on the wines themselves rather than food. Without food, we cannot legally allow any drinking on-site outside...More

    Reviewed 10 July 2018
    Inspiring views, beautiful wines

    Wine tasting was a good activity, good historians on board, quite a picturesque view around the vineyard, tourists are so relaxed and enjoying themselves, makes a Wanaka experience quite remarkable and interesting

    Thank amabelbsd
    RipponVineyard, Manager at Rippon Vineyard, responded to this reviewResponded 16 July 2018

    Lovely review ... cheers! Thanks for coming to taste with us.

    Reviewed 26 June 2018 via mobile
    Nice afternoon

    We spent about an hour here doing a wine tasting with my wife and family. Wines were enjoyable and the views from the vineyard are spectacular.

    Thank LamboBrisbane
    RipponVineyard, Manager at Rippon Vineyard, responded to this reviewResponded 3 July 2018

    Fantastic to hear you enjoyed your afternoon with us. Here's hoping you purchased a bottle or two of wine to remind you of your time here when you get back home. If not, be in touch ... shipping is easily arranged! Cheers for the review.

    Reviewed 4 June 2018 via mobile
    Beautiful Location!

    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

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    RipponVineyard, Manager at Rippon Vineyard, responded to this reviewResponded 4 June 2018

    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

    Reviewed 21 May 2018
    very good

    Loved the wine tasting and tour by the young Hamish but what is really fantastic are the views from the winery

    Thank vickicork
    RipponVineyard, Manager at Rippon Vineyard, responded to this reviewResponded 3 June 2018

    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!

    Reviewed 6 May 2018
    Great wines spectacular location

    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

    Thank locosfc
    RipponVineyard, Manager at Rippon Vineyard, responded to this reviewResponded 3 June 2018

    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

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    Marilia R
    6 March 2018|
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    Response from John G | Reviewed this property |
    I believe they don't have any food available but you could bring some picnic fare from town and sit up there with a bottle of your favourite Rippon wine looking out on a stunning scene. No tasting bookings appear necessary... More
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    Response from Sharon K | Reviewed this property |
    Sorry I am not sure but try the rippon vineyard website
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    4 July 2016|
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    Response from 108alistairj | Reviewed this property |
    Hello Traveler, Not sure I can answer that question as I'm based in UK. Rippon wine farm is beautiful but has not got a restaurant and if it is cold unlikely to have a warm spot. I believe Wanaka gets very cold over the... More
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