Mr. Riggs montepulciano
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A$23.50
A$23.50
Mr Riggs montepulciano
2015. Alc 14.5%
Vineyards, d'Adelaide Hills
PLATINUM: Best Australian Red Single-Varietal Decanter World Wine Awards 2017
Double Gold China Wine & Spirits Awards Best Value 2017 Silver Medal Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition 2016
​Silver Medal International Wine Challenge Tranche 1 2017
2015. Alc 14.5%
Vineyards, d'Adelaide Hills
PLATINUM: Best Australian Red Single-Varietal Decanter World Wine Awards 2017
Double Gold China Wine & Spirits Awards Best Value 2017 Silver Medal Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition 2016
​Silver Medal International Wine Challenge Tranche 1 2017
Mr Riggs montepulciano d'Adelaide
“Powerful nose, an abundance of dark cherry, blackberry and black plum, slightly chocolaty. Full bodied but still retains great freshness, exciting combination of ripe fruit, spice, savoury notes. With rustic tannins, will improve with age.”
All of the Montepulciano fruit for this wine is sourced from Amadio Kersbrook vineyard, between Kersbrook and Williamstown in the Adelaide Hills. Located at 300m altitude, it is also relatively low vigour, east-facing, and on grey-brown loam. Its location makes it considerably warmer and drier than other areas in the region, so the fruit ripens earlier, with much more tannin and lower acidity – all features that make it perfect as a serious dry red.
Wine: Bright violet and rich red roll around the glass opaque, vibrant, and alive with aromas of beef stock and crushed mint. Hints of cinnamon spice right through a palate that graduates to both sweet tobacco and the cigar-box that held it; the finish lingers with vanilla straight from the pod. Only serious structure can contain this kitchen of flavour and it does so spectacularly. Firm where it should be, subtle when needed. Intense throughout.
Shows a savoury aroma of light pepper, dried herbs, followed by a faint dried rose petal perfume and gentle raspberry lift. The palate is very true to the aromas; savoury, light raspberry and lighter red berry fruit on the palate wrapped up with velvety tannins and a hint of dried citrus peel on the back palate.
Absolutely delicious, drinking beautifully now or over the next 5 years, and a very suitable partner to a large array of dishes
Adelaide Hills, Sth. Aust
All of the Montepulciano fruit for this wine is sourced from Amadio Kersbrook vineyard, between Kersbrook and Williamstown in the Adelaide Hills. Located at 300m altitude, it is also relatively low vigour, east-facing, and on grey-brown loam. Its location makes it considerably warmer and drier than other areas in the region, so the fruit ripens earlier, with much more tannin and lower acidity – all features that make it perfect as a serious dry red.
Wine: Bright violet and rich red roll around the glass opaque, vibrant, and alive with aromas of beef stock and crushed mint. Hints of cinnamon spice right through a palate that graduates to both sweet tobacco and the cigar-box that held it; the finish lingers with vanilla straight from the pod. Only serious structure can contain this kitchen of flavour and it does so spectacularly. Firm where it should be, subtle when needed. Intense throughout.
Shows a savoury aroma of light pepper, dried herbs, followed by a faint dried rose petal perfume and gentle raspberry lift. The palate is very true to the aromas; savoury, light raspberry and lighter red berry fruit on the palate wrapped up with velvety tannins and a hint of dried citrus peel on the back palate.
Absolutely delicious, drinking beautifully now or over the next 5 years, and a very suitable partner to a large array of dishes
Adelaide Hills, Sth. Aust
