COLD CHALKCHARDONNAY
ADELAIDE HILLS | SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Some of the best Chardonnay in the country is sourced from the cool climate Adelaide Hills region. This crowd pleasing wine made by Ben Riggs shows a classic natural high acidity and is low in alcohol which aids in giving the wine its complexity. The aim for this Chardonnay is to show the complexity of the barrel fermentation characters rather than new oak characters.
Vintage | 2021
Series | REGIONAL | Generation | Flagship
Awards
91 POINTS | The Real Review, Huon Hooke
4 STARS | Winestate Magazine Special Annual Edition 2021 "Best of South Australia".
TASTING NOTES
Demonstrates a flinty, steely edge and chalky mouth feel, without compromising the purity of the fruit in both flavour and aroma.
"The French clones add beautiful pear and apple characters and a richness and lingering minerality whilst the American adds a sharp citrus with a fine line of acid"
RECOMMENDED FOOD AND BBQ PAIRINGS
RECOMMENDED FOOD AND BBQ PAIRINGS
Grilled Lobster
Oysters
Roast Pork
PRODUCT DETAILS
Vintage | 2021
Grape Variety | 100% Chardonnay
Alc/Vol | 13%
Series | Regional
Wine Maker | Ben Riggs
Serving Temperature| 12-15C
Cellaring | up to 10 years
Aging | 6 Months on Lees in old French Oak Barrels
Vineyard | ‘Tomich’ vineyard situated in the Adelaide Hills, is where Ben Riggs found the perfect cool site to make a dry Chardonnay renowned for the purity of its aroma and taste – a cool climate vineyard located in an area which is 2.5 degrees cooler than McLaren Vale on average.
A VERY SMART CHARDONNAY
"Mid-straw colour, with a complex nutty bouquet, a hint of peanut brittle. The taste is mellow and well removed from simplistic grapy flavour, with touches of toffee and caramel. There is good concentration, resulting in a lingering intensity. Very smart chardonnay."
The Real Review
- Huon Hooke, 2021