Riposte is an entirely family owned and run boutique winery. Tim, 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.

Elegance with length and drive. Floral lift combines with fresh cherries, red fruit and subtle savoury undertones. A complex lingering palate of berries, blossom and spice resolves seamlessly along the palate to a lingering finish with hints of charry oak.

Walk into any restaurant with this on the list and you know exactly what to do; start with a glass, then commit to the bottle. Bright, elegant and wonderfully pure, this is classic Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir. Silky and refined, with fine tannins and a beautifully composed structure. Juicy red fruits glide effortlessly across the mid-palate, supported by fresh acidity that keeps everything lively and precise. What makes this wine so compelling is the purity and ease; it’s light on its feet, yet quietly persistent, finishing fresh, balanced and dangerously drinkable. Joyful, expressive and full of charm, this is Riposte Pinot at its most honest; pretty, poised and effortlessly enjoyable. ★★★★★ Outstanding; Rated: 95 Points; Vino Masters

A best barrel selection of Tim and son Nick Knappstein’s Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir picks across several vineyards, multiple clones kept separate through the winemaking including barrel maturation, a portion around 25% new oak in play with the most suited batches. There’s a faint show of this in some charry notes, though darker cherry aromatics and flavours reign supreme over a background of bushland florals. Varietally bang-on, generous and fulfilling. Date: June 2026; Rating: 94 Points; Tony Love

A most appealing Pinot from the Adelaide Hills. Has a delicious, almost sweet fruit character, but that’s balanced with the slightly savoury oak and tannin. Has a sweet red cherry and raspberry nuance on the nose, and a palate that is quite soft and supple, with neat support through the core of fine and subtle tannins and gently persuasive oak. A neatly balanced and stylish wine that drinks really well in the shorter term. Date: June 2026; Drink by: 2026-2034; Rating: 93 Points; Ray Jordan

A little savoury, a little earthy, smooth and bright all the way with a LOT of lovely freshness on board. That freshness of just picked red cherries, strawberries, cranberries and wild herbs that lights up the aroma stays long with you. What follows is a highly drinkable Pinot to enjoy right now, but also with potential for further ageing; the fine tannin structure in place allows for both. The palate is texturally supple, the perfect foil for the ripe fruits, spice, earthy leafiness and herbs with just a touch of rose petal aromatics that brings added life and lift. Super bright finish and with a clean, sour cherry astringent finale. Drink to: 2026-2035; Price: $42.00; Rating: 93 Points; Jeni Port