Mr. Riggs Yacca Paddock Tempranillo 2023

Planted in 2000, the east-facing Tempranillo vines experience cooler temperatures, producing a stylish, textural wine with natural fruit sweetness, and creaminess from lees aging and French oak maturation.

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Mr. Riggs Yacca Paddock Tempranillo 2023

"A good deal of bounce and pep to this wine. Raspberry licorice, cherry cola, dashes of sweet spice, white pepper and a twist of clove woodiness. It does quite upfront, soft texture and then follows through to a corkscrew of grippy, granitic tannins. A bit bitter and smoky-woody through the finish. One dimensional, maybe two, but there's charm and varietal drift here." 90 Points, Mike Bennie, Halliday Wine Companion

Winemaker Ben (Mr.) Riggs follows the philosophy “iconic wines from iconic regions”. Whether it’s McLaren Vale Shiraz, Coonawarra Cabernet, or Clare Valley Riesling, his wines are expressing the essence of the vineyard and variety in a style that is big, rich and complex, but also with finesse, texture and elegance. In Ben’s own words: “Think Ella Fitzgerald – bombastic and powerful with a huge vocal range, yet with purity of tone and a gentle sensibility when needed.”

Producer website: https://mrriggs.com.au/

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