Mr. Riggs Valerie Pinot Noir 2023Named in honour of Ben Riggs mother and inspired by the elegance and strength of its namesake, the 2023 Valerie Pinot Noir from Mr. Riggs is a graceful yet quietly powerful wine. Grown in the cool reaches of the Adelaide Hills, this release exemplifies refinement, fine structure, and a distinctly feminine intensity. Sourced from a single vineyard in Woodside, the fruit was harvested in the cool early morning of late April to preserve natural acidity.

The palate is elegant yet vibrant with raspberry and plum fruits dominating

with an earthy richness and subtle vanilla oak essence aromas

Grant founded VALLI in 1998 with the intention to produce single vineyard Pinot Noirs highlighting the different characteristics of Otago’s sub regions

it is a testament to the skill and dedication of the winemakers at Jones Road

the palate is brimming with liquorice and black forest fruits- cherry

Estate grown

producing Pinot Noir of great intensity and elegance

The oak aromas are of char and spice no nose

This is a wine with real power and drive

spice and lustrous tannins

An aromatic and punchy perfume of red cherry

Tannins are well integrated and soft on the finish with a good acid balance to compliment the fruit and alcohol sweetness at the back