The Wine
The 2009 Mr. Riggs 'Yacca Paddock' Tempranillo was fermented in a 5 tonne open fermenter, resting on skins for 7 days, followed by membrane bag pressing. Fermentation was completed in 33% new French oak with the balance 2 year old French oak. Post malo, the wine was left on its gross lees for a couple of months to add texture and creaminess to the palate. A wonderfully rich, stylish wine, with natural fruit sweetness and elegance, the Mr. Riggs 'Yacca Paddock' Tempranillo characteristically displays abundant savoury tannins, and highlights sweet red berry fruit flavours. Drink with food.

The Vineyards
Yacca Paddock vineyard, owned by international film makers, Scott Hicks and Kerry Heysen-Hicks, is situated at Kuitpo in the south west escarpment of the Mount Lofty Ranges. Planted in 2000, vines are east facing with site temperatures some 2.5 degrees cooler on average than McLaren Vale which, as a crow flies, is just 5km away. Vines are on old podsolic soils over an ironstone/gravel base and planted to a reasonably high density on a single cordon. Rows are relatively narrow by Australian viticultural standards. With elevation of 350-375 metres above sea level, and an annual rainfall in the vicinity of 825mm, Yacca Paddock qualifies as a premium cool climate Adelaide Hills vineyard.

Vintage 2009 was a relatively strong vintage for this varietal, despite the extreme heatwave in late January/early February. Yacca Paddock’s elevated position overlooking the Gulf of St Vincent offers consistent cooling breezes, ensures healthy canopies and allows the vines to avoid the extremes of summer temperature and develop complex varietal characters. The 2009 vintage has produced excellent results, due to effective water management and the optimal ripening periods during February and March.

 

 

$25.00 per bottle

Closure
Stelvin

Winemaker
Ben Riggs

Grape Variety
100% Tempranillo

Growing Region
Adelaide Hills

Date Bottled
10-Aug-2010

% Alcohol
15.0%

Acidity
6.6g/L

pH
3.49

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