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Entry Information
Exhibitor Mr. Riggs Wine Company
Show 2025
Class 10
Entry Number 10#7
Brand Mr. Riggs Wine Co.
Wine Name Picpoul
Vintage 2024
Origin Single Vineyard
Commercial Label Yes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award Gold
Overall Score 95
Judge 1 ripe style, some fig/melon notes along w touch of asparagus, pithy characters. very crisp acidity but with plenty of weight. sl broad/hard edge on finish
Judge 2 less fresh florals and fruit on the nose. second oak? palate a bit jangly. acid disjointed and lacks vibrancy and fruit character.
Judge 3 med int, fresh lemon sherbert. cream, nice florality. saline stone edge, touch of marmalade. refreshing acidity, medium concentration with a light bitter lemon note to the end, med plus length. palate carries the nose.
Associate Judge herbaceous with a bit jalapeno, high acidity.
Varietal: Picpoul, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method Conventional
Wine Making Information
Ferment Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation None 100%
Closure Screw
Cases Produced 300
Force Class False
Winemaker Note Ben Riggs