About Riposte Dagger Pinot Noir
The Riposte Dagger Pinot Noir from the Adelaide Hills opens with an inviting bouquet of red cherries, dried rose petals, and a whisper of forest floor earthiness. On the palate, it delivers a silky, medium-bodied experience with bright acidity and fine-grained tannins that give it a graceful, almost ethereal structure. Flavours of sour cherry, pomegranate, and a hint of five-spice meld seamlessly with subtle undergrowth and a touch of toasty oak from careful barrel maturation. The wine has a sense of precision and tension that is characteristic of the cool-climate Adelaide Hills terroir — poised, expressive, and genuinely elegant.
Medium BodydryServe 14–16°C
- elegant
- silky
- bright
- earthy
- refined
- cool-climate
Sommelier's Notes
AI-curated tasting insights
Flavour Profile
Primary
- Sour cherry
- Pomegranate
- Dried rose petal
- Raspberry
- Strawberry conserve
Secondary
- Forest floor earthiness
- Five-spice
- Toasted oak
- Dried herbs
Finish
The finish is long and savoury, with lingering red fruit, a gentle grip of fine tannin, and a refreshing streak of cool-climate acidity that invites the next sip.
Food Pairings
- Duck breast with cherry jus
- Mushroom and truffle risotto
- Roasted salmon with pinot noir reduction
- Grilled lamb cutlets with herb crust
- Aged pinot-friendly cheeses such as Gruyère or Comté
- Charcuterie board with cured meats and pickled vegetables
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