Riposte 'En Garde' Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2025

Riposte 'En Garde' Pinot Noir 2025 Adelaide Hills | RRP $55
Pre-bottling sample | Tasted 3 February 2026

Brilliant cherry red in colour.

The aromatics are lifted and precise, showing fresh plum and cherry fruit with a fine graphite edge. There is immediate clarity and energy on the nose.

The palate is luxurious yet vibrant, delivering crunchy red forest berries, subtle stalky characters and faint herbal edges, layered with darker red fruit depth. A compelling yin and yang emerges, where tangy acidity is beautifully balanced by clove spice, whole-bunch influence and hints of green bean complexity. The wine carries excellent intensity and drive, finishing mouthwatering, long and precise.

A super-enchanting Pinot Noir from one of South Australia’s most highly regarded winemaking families.

Vino Masters Score:  95 / 100
★★★★★ Energetic and deeply expressive Pinot Noir
Drink: From release and beyond

Winemakers notes:

This is a selection of Pinot Noir fruit from vineyards in Balhannah, Woodside and Kenton Valley.  We picked the best batches from each.

520 cases produced.