Mr Riggs montepulciano d'Adelaide
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.
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
