Mr. Riggs The Magnet Grenache
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Mr. Riggs was awarded a five red star winery rating by the Halliday Wine Companion 2020.
- The Magnet Grenache is hand picked and comes from 100 year old vines.
- Ben Riggs is an award winning winemaker who produces iconic wines from iconic wine regions.
Varietal Composition: 100% Grenache
Elaboration: The 100 year old Grenache dry grown vines are located at ‘Dogridge Vineyard’ in the McLaren Vale region. Approximately 1 hectare of single wire trellis with wide spur spacing to keep yields low, fruit exposed to sunlight and good air flow around the bunches grow in the alluvial soil of the Kurragong geology formation, this well-drained soil is optimal for Grenache growing. The vines are low yielding but each bunch is concentrated with an array of flavors.
Hand picked. 15% whole bunches of grapes were put into a 5 tonne open fermenter, with the remaining 85% crushed onto the top of the Grenache bunches. A daily program of pump overs assists in the partial carbonic maceration which adds complexity to the wine.
Tasting Notes: Enticing raspberry perfume, laden with cherries, liquorice and savory notes fill the nose. Vibrant earthy plum with hints of spice of cumin, wooden bark and chocolate round the palate and give it an unctuous mouth feel.
PRESS
2019 – 91 James Suckling
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Ben Riggs, an iconic South Australian winemaker, founded Mr. Riggs Wine Co. in 2001. He holds a degree from Roseworthy Agricultural College in Adelaide and has extensive experience throughout the wine world having contributed his talents to more than 40 vintages in Australia, Napa Valley, Bordeaux, Greece, Italy, and the South of France.