2020 Rippon Sauvignon Blanc Wanaka, New Zealand Domaine Edmond Cornu A classic oak-aged Rioja Crianza

A classic oak-aged Rioja Crianza — red cherry

The nose offers a rich and fragrant bouquet where the typical notes of orange blossom merge with hints of citrus (cedar and bergamot) and exotic fruit (lychee)

If all orange wines tasted this good we would carry three dozen different brands

with brine

2020 Rippon Sauvignon Blanc Wanaka, New Zealand Domaine Edmond Cornu A classic oak-aged Rioja CrianzaRippon's Sauvignon, from its breathtaking biodynamic vineyards on Lake Wanaka, isn't a crowd pleaser. Instead it demands your focusand perhaps well paired spring or summer cuisine. Wild fermented partially in oak barrels, it has a pungency that's reminiscent of dandelions, wet hay, scrubby local herbs and grasses, along with green tea, lemongrass and green apples. It's the palate that really hooks you. Highly textural, it's slinky, with vibrant