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Mr. Riggs Burnt Block Shiraz is sourced from a single block in Ben Riggs’ Piebald Gully vineyard located in McLaren Vale’s coolest sub-region, Clarendon. The vineyard was planted in 1998 then later that year lightning struck a tree on the boundary, fire raced through and wiped out majority of the plantings, hence the name ‘Burnt Block’. The following year it was re planted and trained as V.S.P with foliage wires 3m rows x 2m vines with the elevated block running east – west at 265m. The area ripens up to two weeks later than the rest of the McLaren Vale district and receives on average 30% more rainfall. Although a cooler sub region it still enjoys the benefits of a Mediterranean climate – wild, wet winters and warm, dry summers.
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Variety | Shiraz |
| Region | McLaren Vale | Cellaring | Can cellar carefully for up to 10 to 15 years |
| Alcohol Volume | 14.5% |
| pH | 3.5 |
| Residual Sugar | 1.6 |
| Total Acidity | 6.5 |
Aroma
A black hole for light the purples cloak the deep reds that peep peripheral. Plums, molasses, and violets. Vibrant fruit funnels upward, lofty, swifting, and sensual.
Palate
Vibrant fruit funnels upward, lofty, swifting, and sensual. Not a single gap on the palate allows for inattention as each millilitre marks a profusion of flavour.
| 96 points | Wine Orbit, Sam Kim |
| 94 points | Wine Showcase Magazine Tasting |
| 92 points | James Suckling, May 2022 |
