2022 Mr Riggs Outpost Coonawarra Cabernet

Ben Riggs sourced the fruit for this excellent Cabernet Sauvignon from one of Coonawarra’s top growers - Michael Wetherall’s, Wetherall Estate. From two premium vineyards on the estate that are a combination of terra rossa and sandy loam soils, the sites are located at the northern end of the region and are traditionally some of the earlier ripening blocks that deliver lower yields but excellent concentration. Picked on different days and from different blocks to allow for optimum ripening and multiple blending options, parcels of fruit for this Cabernet were separately fermented in 5 tonne open fermenters. On skin fermentation was completed before pressings were sent to barrel to complete fermentation in a 30% new French and 5% American oak combination.
Dense midnight black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Elevated blackcurrant, black olive, mulberry and tobacco scents fill the nostrils with some spicy vanillin cedar and bay leaf notes also chiming in. Layered across the medium to full bodied palate with plenty of intensity are rich blackcurrant and mulberry fruits. Lingering underneath are notions of liquorice, vanillin cedar, tobacco and spicy bay infusions. Amply fleshed it has a sturdy, fine grained tannin structure which lends some firmness to the long, deeply fruited conclusion.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%