{"title":"Riposte","description":"Riposte by Tim Knappstein and Son is a wholly family owned and run wine company producing a range of premium wine in the picturesque Adelaide Hills of South Australia.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRiposte Wines takes its name from the fencing term, reflecting the winery's dedication to the art of finesse and countermove in winemaking.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTim, Dale and Nick form a close-knit team that is guided by the winemaking philosophy to be ‘hands on’ at every stage from vineyard to bottle. Each vineyard site is carefully selected for quality and its suitability for producing varietal character. Tim and son Nick work closely with the growers at every stage, ensuring grapes are picked at the optimum stage of ripeness, vibrancy and freshness.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecializing in premium single-vineyard wines, Riposte Wines focuses on cool-climate varietals such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The vineyards, situated in the Adelaide Hills, benefit from the region's higher altitude, diverse soils, and cool maritime influence, resulting in wines that showcase elegance, complexity, and a distinct sense of place. With meticulous vineyard management and a hands-on winemaking approach, Riposte Wines consistently produces wines that capture the unique character and terroir of the Adelaide Hills.","products":[{"product_id":"riposte-the-katana-chardonnay-2024-6-pack","title":"Riposte The Katana Chardonnay 2025 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit hails from a designated vineyard in the Kenton Valley in the Adelaide Hills and saw a partial wild ferment in French oak, 25% new. Yields were considerably reduced in the excellent season of 2024, but the quality was excellent. A lemon\/straw hue, this is a beautifully crafted, finely balanced Chardonnay of precision and class. There are some lovely touches of oak and nutmeg, with stone-fruits, a touch of citrus, peaches, nectarines and hazelnuts. \u003cbr\u003eStill very young, this has serious length and vibrant acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riposte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42901482897617,"sku":"RIPCHARD25","price":163.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/Riposte_Katana_Chardonnay_NV6pk.png?v=1765347272"},{"product_id":"riposte-the-dagger-pinot-noir-2025-6-pack","title":"Riposte The Dagger Pinot Noir 2025 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:b7e7ddf2-edd4-477f-aea2-951c59c82904-0\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"891f1bd9-c6d9-42db-9438-b13853fe1fed\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"596\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA youthful, vibrant Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir distinguished by seductive black-cherry aromatics and exotic spice. On the palate, it shows fresh berry flavours, bright acidity and fine, lingering tannins. \u003cbr\u003eThe warm, sunny 2025 vintage delivered excellent fruit quality and solid yields, with multiple Pinot Noir clones from several Adelaide Hills sites contributing to the wine’s complexity. In the winery, cool-harvested, destemmed whole berries were fermented with gentle pump-overs, then pressed and kept in stainless steel to preserve the wine’s freshness and vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Riposte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42901490565329,"sku":"RIPDAG25","price":123.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/Riposte_TheDagger_PinotNoir_NV6pk.png?v=1765347906"},{"product_id":"riposte-the-stiletto-pinot-gris-2025-6-pack","title":"Riposte The Stiletto Pinot Gris 2025 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:b7e7ddf2-edd4-477f-aea2-951c59c82904-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"5772cd3d-0115-4612-935a-caa301729280\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"659\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA vibrant, flavour-filled Pinot Gris, offering fresh pear and apple layered with spice and floral notes, finishing long and crisp. It shows immediate lift and richness, with potential to gain depth over the next few years. \u003cbr\u003eThe 2025 vintage delivered excellent quality thanks to a long, cool, sunny ripening period. In the winery, carefully chilled, lightly pressed fruit yields mostly free-run juice—partly fermented in French oak for complexity and the rest in stainless steel for freshness.\u003cbr\u003eA small pressings portion is oxidised to remove colour and fermented in older oak, adding texture before the parcels are blended for balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Riposte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42901491908817,"sku":"RIPPIG25","price":132.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/Riposte_Stiletto_PG_NV6pk.png?v=1765349003"},{"product_id":"riposte-the-scimitar-riesling-2024-6-pack","title":"Riposte The Scimitar Riesling 2024 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eA restrained, delicately aromatic Riesling, showing crunchy apple, lime peel and green-tea notes. The palate is concentrated and linear, driven by racy acidity, with exceptional clarity, tension and an elegant, persistent finish. \u003cbr\u003eThe fruit comes from a classic Watervale Riesling vineyard on Terra Rossa soils, with the cool, dry 2024 season producing low yields and intense flavours. In the winery, the grapes were crushed, chilled and quickly pressed, with free-run juice clarified and cold-fermented in stainless steel to preserve purity and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riposte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42901493186769,"sku":"RIPRIES24","price":135.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/Riposte_Scimitar_Riesling_NV6pk.png?v=1765350006"},{"product_id":"riposte-the-cutlass-shiraz-2023-6-pack","title":"Riposte The Cutlass Shiraz 2023 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"272\"\u003eGenerous yet finely structured, with perfumed pepper spice layered over rich dark plum and blue-fruit characters. Its palate is long and complex, finishing with fine-grained tannins and subtle spicy oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eThe fruit comes from a single Woodside vineyard in the Adelaide Hills, where the relatively low elevation of 350 metres aided ripening and delivered generous flavour in the cool, late 2023 season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"896\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFor added complexity, the wine was fermented in two batches: one with 50% whole bunches and the remainder crushed, the other with 50% whole berries. These contrasting fermentations produced both a lifted, structured component and a richer, softer, more textural one. Each batch matured separately in French oak barriques (35% new) before a strict barrel selection determined the final blend, which was bottled in March 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riposte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42901505835217,"sku":"RIPSHR23","price":149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/Riposte_Cutlass_Shiraz_NV6pk.png?v=1765352467"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/collections\/riposte_clipped_rev_2_0794a3bb-7018-4346-b207-0106254ee007.png?v=1687079836","url":"https:\/\/regionscellars.com.au\/collections\/riposte\/somm.oembed","provider":"Regions Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}