Adelaide Hills
Mr. Riggs Tempranillo 2005
The Adelaide Hills region is producing some outstanding Tempranillo based wines. I liked the 2004 edition of this wine, but the 05 is a step up again. I can't tell if its the vines getting older, a good season in 2005 or different wine making, but Mr. Riggs has made a very good tempranillo with varietal definition and structure.
Deep red, with a ruby edge. Coffee, rhubarb and cherry on the nose, a few flakes of dark chocolate sprinkled in for good measure. The very smooth and silky texture captures your mouth straight away. Tart dark cherry and blackberry on the palate with some licorice and spice. The 15% alc raises its head above the parapet with a bit of heat that adds a cherry liquor flavour. Nice sandy tannins and a spike of acid on the medium length finish. Overall, very enjoyable and drinkable. I'd like a bit less alcohol, but as the wine builds in the glass it disappears into the background. 90 Pts.
Source: Boccaccio Cellars RRP: $25 Closure: Screwcap
Web: www.mrriggs.com.au
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have just made your roast lamb recipe: a brilliant discovery. thanks … it’s going to become a regular on my table.
S
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Its a great way to cook a bit of lamb. I haven’t made it for a while, might to it this weekend. It matches really well with wine from Ribera del Duero and I’ve got a couple coming in this week.
A great variation is to wrap the lamb around a good chorizo, very good with a leg of lamb.