RiddochThe Author Shiraz
Dry, Full Bodied style of Shiraz
Coonawarra, Australia
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Dry, Full Bodied style of ShirazCoonawarra, AustraliaThe Author pays homage to pioneering vigneron John Riddoch (1827 - 1901). A true visionary, Riddoch is regarded as one of the founding fathers of Australian wine. An influential figure, he established the Coonawarra fruit colony in 1890 and is synonymous with the region's story. The Author represents the finest expression of the vintage. Dark red in colour with a vibrant crimson hue, the wine shows ripe red berry fruit and plum flavours with hints of spice. Matured in new and seasoned French oak hogsheads, the seamlessly integrated oak intertwines with a core of intense dark fruit. Plush, velvety tannins lead to a long and persistent length of flavour. This has all the hallmarks of a classic Coonawarra Shiraz and will drink well now but will reward patient cellaring for 10 to 15 years.
Produced by or on behalf of Pinnacle Drinks, part of Endeavour Group Limited.
Produced by or on behalf of Pinnacle Drinks, part of Endeavour Group Limited.
The Author pays homage to pioneering vigneron John Riddoch (1827 - 1901). A true visionary, Riddoch is regarded as one of the founding fathers of Australian wine. An influential figure, he established the Coonawarra fruit colony in 1890 and is synonymous with the region's story. The Author represents the finest expression of the vintage. Dark red in colour with a vibrant crimson hue, the wine shows ripe red berry fruit and plum flavours with hints of spice. Matured in new and seasoned French oak hogsheads, the seamlessly integrated oak intertwines with a core of intense dark fruit. Plush, velvety tannins lead to a long and persistent length of flavour. This has all the hallmarks of a classic Coonawarra Shiraz and will drink well now but will reward patient cellaring for 10 to 15 years.
Produced by or on behalf of Pinnacle Drinks, part of Endeavour Group Limited.
Produced by or on behalf of Pinnacle Drinks, part of Endeavour Group Limited.
Full bodied red wines have a noticeably textural mouthfeel with bold, complex flavours. Often deeply coloured.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- TypeShiraz
- Size750ML
- RegionCoonawarra
- Current Vintage2021* - Vintage is not guaranteed and may vary store to store or when delivered.
- Standard Drinks8.6
- Alcohol Volume14.5%
- CountryAustralia
- StateSouth Australia
- Brand NameRiddoch
- ClosureScrew Cap
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyFull Bodied
Gold - San Francisco Wine Show 2023, Gold - International Wine Challenge 2023, Gold - Melbourne International Wine Competition 2023 & Gold - Decanter World Wine Awards 2023.
James Halliday
Australian wine writer, critic and winemaker
Vintage 2021
91 points Halliday Wine Companion
Blackberry, raspberry and rhubarb stem. Red earth, potting clay and autumn leaves. Cardamom and caraway seeds. Rye bread and milk chocolate chips. A wine that might need more time to open up. A hint of rosella and cinnamon quill.
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