Riposte The Sabre Pinot Noir 2016 Posted on 29 November 2018. Riposte’s The Sabre Pinot Noir has been a pretty happy hunting ground over the years. Drinkability in spades. Juicy cherry and dried herb notes with flashes of musk and cedarspice. Feels satiny in the mouth for the most part though the finish is a little more rugged. Fruit offset by tang and spice. Nicely done. Rated : 90 Points
2015 Vintage James Halliday Wine Companion - A sabre, it seems, can cleave a pinot that is alive with a fragrant red flower (roses) perfumed bouquet and a juicy/spicy palate that welcomes all who draw near. Relaxed, silky tannins and a quick kiss on the cheek by the oak, complete a wine that is ready now (but with more to come). 95 Points” Campbell Mattinson – The Wine Front – 91 Points Toni Patterson MW – “There is no mistaking the variety here. Wafting strawberry and cherry aromatics with a...
