2022 Mr. Riggs Cold Chalk Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills
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Light straw colour; edgy steely/mineral and green apple aromas, tight and reserved. There is more richness to the palate, which has apple and pear flavours, oak very unobtrusive, but for a toasted-nut overtone which adds an extra layer of interest. A very smart, appealing chardonnay. 20 JAN 2023 Drink 2023–2028
91 points Huon Hooke therealreview.com
The grapes were picked early, before ripening just after the green, herbaceous characters had disappeared. The fruit was whole bunch pressed, the juice was minimally settled, wild yeast was added, and finally the grapes were fermented in only old French oak barrels. Ben aims for the complexity of the barrel fermentation characters to come through rather than new oak characters. Once ferment had finished the wine was left on lees for six months.
This has resulted in a wine that is higher in natural acid, lower in alcohol, which aids in giving the ‘Cold Chalk’ its complexity. It demonstrates a flinty, steely edge and chalky mouth feel, without compromising the purity of the fruit in both flavour and aroma.
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
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| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Adelaide Hills |
| Varietals | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 91 |
| ABV Percent | 13% |
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