Weightless in the mouth

This is a top lineup of some of the best Tasmanian pinot noirs from small makers rarely seen off the island

Characterful

It finishes very dry

glides across the palate

Riposte The Sabre 2012 Pinot Noir andrewpirie Weightless in the mouthTim Knappstein launched the Riposte label in 2006 due to corporate and legal manoeuvres he was no longer able to use the Knappstein name on his own wines. Riposte was his parry back. The range features a range of premium quality wines from independent growers in Adelaide Hills. Having won the Trophy for the best pinot noir in two successive Adelaide Hills wine shows (in 2011 and 2012), it would be fair to say that the Riposte Sabre Pinot is the star