The start of Riposte - Tim Knappstein's very own wine brand - marks a new chapter in Tim's life with wine, combining his rich knowledge accumulated from a decorated 40 years of winemaking, and his boundless enthusiasm to keep making better, more delicious wines.
The new label's name - Riposte - suggests all this. It's Tim's sharp reply to people who keep confusing his surname with a brand that doesn't involve his wines; in short, the new label signifies Tim's comeback. It's also his forward thrust at a time when the Australian wine industry is at odds with its future direction; times are tougher, but Tim has an unshakeable positive belief in the power of great wines made with oustanding fruit.
Unencumbered by prohibitive winery and vineyard operating costs, Tim Knappstein now has a chance to produce the finest wines from the best possible fruit, and deliver them to consumers at sensible prices. Riposte is a new name of outstanding cool climate wines that you can afford - and that's the thrust of it.
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