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Components of the Mr. Riggs The Chap were fermented in traditional open fermenters, and following pressing, finished their fermentation in oak; approximately 80% was French and the balance American, 35% of which was new oak. Vineyard parcels were kept separate during fermentation and maturation and were blended three months prior to bottling. With 22 months in barrel the wine was then bottle aged and released when near its prime. The wine is fine, elegant, stylish and structured akin to what was once known as “claret”.
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Variety | Shiraz / Cabernet |
| Region | McLaren Vale | Cellaring | Enjoy now, or cellar carefully for another 10 - 15years. |
| Alcohol Volume | 14.5% |
| pH | 3.48 |
| Residual Sugar | 3.6 |
| Total Acidity | 6.75 |
Aroma
The blackberry of shiraz is lifted by a whiff of cabernet blackcurrant.
Palate
Opulently flavoured, plums, chocolate, graphite, dates, cedar and vanilla.
| Trophy | International Wine Challenge |
| 97 points | Wine Orbit, Sam Kim |
| Gold | AWC Vienna |
| 5 stars | The Real Review, Huon Hooke |
| 96 points | Wine Showcase Tasting 2023 |
| 95 points | Halliday Wine Companion 2024 |
