Tastings

Tastings

Join us on the farm to learn more about who we are and what we do here at Rippon. Cellar Door tastings are by appointment and free of charge.

Vines and Views

Set against a backdrop of Lake Wānaka and the Southern Alps, we invite you to the Mills family farm to share in our history, community, story and wines. Come join us for a tasting and some conversation. Our Wānaka winery is open by appointment from 11am to 5pm, 7 days a week. Our Cellar Door tastings remain free of charge.

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Tastings

Cellar Door Tastings

Our Cellar Door Tastings are complimentary. We host a maximum of 6 people and these will run for approximately 30 minutes. For ease and accuracy in booking, before selecting the date, ensure you select the correct 'Quantity' of people in your group who wish to taste.

If there are other people who plan to join you for the session but not taste wines, including children, please list them on the booking form but do not include them in the Quantity.

Tastings

Private Tastings

For an depth look at our wines and vineyard we offer a private tasting opportunity. These will run for approximately an hour and are $45 per person. Currently private tastings can only be booked on Monday and Wednesday. For more availability around private tastings please contact us by email.

We require a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 20 people for a private tasting.

Please note our tastings hold a maximum of 6 people and run every half hour. For a more in-depth look at Rippon; the farm, the wines, and the processes behind them, we can offer private tastings for $45 per person.

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Frequently Asked

Is there a cost for tastings?

Our Cellar Door Tastings are complimentary. We host a maximum of 6 people and these will run for approximately 30 minutes. For ease and accuracy in booking, before selecting
the date, ensure you select the correct 'Quantity' of people in your group who
wish to taste.

If there are other people who plan to join you for the session
but not taste wines, including children, please list them on the booking form
but do not include them in the Quantity.

Do you offer private tastings?

We require a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 20 people for a private tasting.

What time should i arrive?

Please arrive on time. If more than 10 minutes late, we may not be able to accommodate the tasting.

Can I reschedule my tasting

If you are feeling sick or unwell, please let us know so we can reschedule your tasting.

Give us a call or email our team on cellardoor@rippon.co.nz if you
have any additional questions. We look forward to meeting you soon!

Can't see the time or day you're looking for?

We are often fully booked days or weeks in advance. Register your interest in a tasting at https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owne...

Visitors to the cellar door are welcome without a booking to purchase wine only. We are not open for sightseeing as we are a working farm and residence.