Mr. Riggs Wine Co. 'Piebald' Syrah | Adelaide Hills

The Piebald fruit is sourced from the 'Woodside' vineyard, owned by Randal Tomich. The Woodside vineyard qualifies as a premium cool climate Adelaide Hills vineyard, planted in heavy clay the vineyard sits at approximately 365m above sea level. 90% of the fruit for the Piebald is machine harvested with the remaining 10% hand picked. The wine underwent on-skin fermentation for 8 - 10 days, 10% is whole bunch ferment in 5 tonne open fermenters. The wine then pressed into oak, and left for 16 months with full lees contact.

 

Aroma

A spicey, elegant, and fragrant Syrah.

Palate

Deep, dark fruits of the forest with notes of violet and the texture of velvet.