About Riposte
Tim Knappstein became a third generation vigneron when he commenced his career in the family company, Stanley Wines, making his first wine in 1966, after graduating from the Roseworthy College Oenology course.
In 1969, Tim ventured out on his own and founded the Enterprise and Tim Knappstein Wines labels in the Clare Valley. An unrequited desire to produce premium cool climate varieties, in particular Pinot Noir, then led Tim to plant the first vineyard in the Lenswood district of the Adelaide Hills in 1981. By 1994, he had finalized his business with the Clare Valley winery bearing his name, and focused full time in his Adelaide Hills Lenswood Vineyards.
Tim is renowned for his no compromise approach to winemaking, production style and quality standouts in a very competitive industry. Always an innovator, in 1978 he introduced ‘Fume Blanc’ to the Australian market and, in 1980, botrytised Riesling made under controlled atmosphere.
Tim’s driving passion is to create the finest wines possible from premium Adelaide Hills vineyards. A true family enterprise from its inception, his new label Riposte is wholly owned and run by Tim with his wife Dale and son Nick. Continuing the family tradition, Nick will be the fourth generation winemaker bearing the Knappstein name.
The Riposte label is a small portfolio of complex and striking cool climate wines from the Adelaide Hills. Riposte is a fencing term meaning a quick reply or counter-thrust and is Tim’s personal reply to the increasingly corporatized world of wine making.
Enjoyed a couple of glasses of this beauty last night. Rich, savoury and typical of a cool climate Shiraz. I love drinking wines that are grown in the area where I live. Paired beautifully with creamy sausage and smoked pork “one pot wonder” served with steamed brown rice #adelaidehillswine #adelaidehillsshiraz #riposte #ripostewines #cutlassshiraz2015
Wine Wednesday with nickknappstein from ripostewines and a few more tips for your cheese and wine pairings 🥂 Thanks Nick and hotelindigoadelaide for sharing knowledge and beautiful space merrymaker_rooftopbar 🙏🏼
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A magnificent feed of freshly caught South Australian Coorong mullet would generally be complimented by a crisp, dry white, but on this cool autumn evening, I`ve opted for an aromatic, light bodied red, and it worked oh so well. The 2017 Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir by Tim Knappstein`s ripostewines label was an absolute ripper. So much fresh, vibrant, red fruit with a light, almost iridescent hue, The Sabre Pinot was bang on with my haul of sweet mullet.
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Pair this delicious recipe from another_food_blogger with a bottle of the ripostewines `The Stiletto` Pinot Gris 2021… 🍔
I love the `stiletto` term used for this wine because it does EXACTLY what a stiletto does with the chicken satay sandwich, as it does for many a leg!! It`s gonna lift it, elevate it and leave you wanting more. 😋
🤩 For the recipe to this Satay Chicken Sandwich use the link in our bio.
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ripostewines ‘The Stiletto’ Pinot Gris 2020 has a crisp minerality, nashi pear, florals and spice, plentiful acidity, which can be perfectly paired with this recipe by another_food_blogger, a Satay Chicken Burger. Whip up a storm in the kitchen, crack open a bottle and thank us later…
🍔 Check out the link in our bio.
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Elfon John cracked open a bottle of the tomichwines `T` Sparkling. Elfon says it`s a ripper with cheese. 🧀🥂
🎄You can grab yours in the 12 Wines of Christmas Pack. Link in bio.
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✨Congratulations to our competition winner Jacqui Webb!✨
We don`t trust Elfon to organise... So, we will be in touch shortly to get your wine delivered to you. 🍷 🍇
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🎉***LAST HOURS TO ENTER BEFORE WE ANNOUNCE THE WINNER***🎉
IT`S GIVEAWAY TIME!
Elfon John is spreading the Christmas cheer by giving away one of our 12 Wines Of Christmas packs (RRP $578) at random.
To ENTER, simply follow us on Instagram and Facebook, tag a friend or friends you want to share these wines with and let us know why these friends deserve to share these stunning wines with you. Each friend you tag is worth another entry.
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🍷Entries close 6pm ACDT Monday 21 December 2020
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🍷To enter you MUST be over the age of 18, proof of age may be required
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For T&C`s link in bio.
Elfon John is just hanging out with a bottle of heskethwines and allegiancewines, he can’t choose his favourite, so he swings between them….
🎅You won`t have to choose a favourite by ordering the 12 Wines of Christmas Pack. Link in bio.
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For Santa, Wine Guru Elfon John has recommended a bottle of the dandelionvineyards `Firehawk Farm` McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018! Mrs Claus has hinted that Santa has had a tough year and deserves more than milk. 🥛 🎅
🎄 Grab a bottle for Santa here in the 12 Wines of Christmas Pack. Link in bio.
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IT`S GIVEAWAY TIME!
Elfon John is spreading the Christmas cheer by giving away one of our 12 Wines Of Christmas packs (RRP $578) at random.
To ENTER, simply follow us on Instagram and Facebook, tag a friend or friends you want to share these wines with and let us know why these friends deserve to share these stunning wines with you. Each friend you tag is worth another entry.
T&C’s:
🍷winedirect.com.au
🍷Tag the friends you plan on drinking wine with in the comments below (the more the merrier, every friend you tag gives you another entry)
🍷Bonus entry for those posting this in their stories
🍷Entries close 6pm ACDT Monday 21 December 2020
🍷Australian residents only
🍷To enter you MUST be over the age of 18, proof of age may be required
🍷The winner will be notified by 6pm ACDT Tuesday 21 December 2020
🍷The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other goods or services
#winedirect #dandelionvineyards #allegiancewines #ripostewines #tomichwines #deepwoodsestate #heskethwines #ilovewine #winelover #wine #elfontheshelf #elfonashelf #a_christmas_tradition #beinittowinit #competition
Link in bio with T&C`s.
Elfon has found himself a bit stuck ... He`s just waiting for the wine to be poured. 🍷
🎅 He doesn`t want to miss a drop when trying our 12 Wines of Christmas Pack. Link in bio.
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We don`t recommend grabbing 🍋 lemonade from Elfon John`s `Lemonade Stand` but we do recommend a bottle of the ripostewines Sauvignon Blanc. It`s a cracker! 🎉
🎄You can grab yours in the 12 Wines of Christmas Pack.
Link in bio.
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It’s Friday so Elfon is spoiling Elf Macpherson with a bottle of deepwoodsestate Margaret River Shiraz et al 2019 from our 12 Wines of Christmas Pack. Love is in the air. 🥰
🎄Link in bio.
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I`m beside my elf! Elfon is trying to steal our 12 Wines of Christmas...
⛄ Elfon is digging the 12 Wines of Christmas Pack. Link in bio.
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Elfon John has been seen hiding in packages delivering the Christmas cheer.* 📦🎄He is is loving 💗our 12 Wines of Christmas Pack.
*Elfon John won`t actually be shipped in our packs, poor fella would suffocate.
Link in bio.
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I selected a nice delicate Pinot Noir from the cellar tonight, to compliment my variety of curries from the local Thai eatery. I enjoyed a glass while I was dishing up the feast, and lucky I did that, because after the first mouthful of dinner, I tasted nothing for the rest of the night. My goodness, those curries were hot!!
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From what I remember of the first glass, The 2017 Sabre Pinot Noir ripostewines was soft, subtle, savoury and elegant. Quite floral on the nose, it was everything you`d expect from an Adelaide Hills Pinot, with cherry fruit dominating.
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The Riposte label is the more recent venture for Tim Knappstein from the Clare Valley, and with this stunning 2017 vintage, he claimed a gold medal at The Hills Wine Show. Lucky I still have 5 more to enjoy without curries.
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