The Land
Schist soils, a continental climate, and the proximity to Lake Wānaka, these are all elements that contribute to the unique environment
Air
Wānaka: a more temperate climate relative to the rest of Central Otago due to its close proximity to the dividing mountains of the Southern Alps.
Light
Central Otago: the only continental climate in New Zealand viticulture with high ultra violet light, long sunshine hours and highly refractive soils.
Water
Lake Wānaka: the temperance of this large thermal mass, coupled with the protective nature of Ruby Island further softens Rippon’s microclimate
