Rippon sits on the shores of Lake Wanaka and has some of Central Otago's oldest vines on their own roots, farmed biodynamically without irrigation. Minimal intervention, wild ferments, schist soils full of quartz and mica—these are precise, layered, mineral wines that taste like the landscape. Six varietals, with Pinot Noir as the headline, made by a family that's been farming this property since 1912. This is New Zealand wine without the noise. Biodynamically farmed in Central Otago, this Gewurztraminer has all the exotic spice, florality and tropical fruit that you'd expect, but with wonderfully firm structure to keep things tense and balanced on the palate. Kiwi Gewurztraminer is criminally underrated, so try one with your next spicy meal!