COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Mr. Riggs Wine Co
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Mr. Riggs Wine Co. Idle Lane Chardonnay 2023 is a 100% Chardonnay from the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. Founded in 2001 by winemaker Ben Riggs, the winery focuses on creating wines that reflect the essence of their vineyard and region. The Adelaide Hills' cool climate is well-suited for producing Chardonnay with balanced acidity and vibrant fruit. The 2023 vintage presented challenges with early wet weather, but a cool autumn allowed for extended ripening, contributing to the wine's character. The winemaking approach for Idle Lane Chardonnay is inspired by Old World styles, particularly Chablis, emphasizing the complexity of barrel fermentation.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Inspired by Chablis, aiming for purity over overt oak.
Fact 02
Fermented in French oak, focusing on complexity, not new oak.
Fact 03
Aged on lees for nine months to build texture.
Fact 04
Mr. Riggs Wine Co. was established in 2001.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Idle Lane Chardonnay is produced using 100% Chardonnay grapes. The winemaking process begins with whole-bunch pressing of the fruit. The resulting juice is then fermented in French oak barrels, with a focus on developing complexity from the fermentation process itself rather than new oak influence. After fermentation, the wine undergoes an extended aging period of nine months on its lees. This technique is employed to enhance the wine's texture and depth.
