Winemaker… Ben Riggs
“Fermented in traditional open fermenters, and following
pressing, finished in 35% new oak. Approximately 80%
French, 20% American.
Vineyard parcels were kept separate during fermentation
and maturation, with blending three months prior to
bottling.
Distinctive McLaren Vale characteristics shine through in
The Pinnacle. Elegantly structured with soft tannins, the
palate is rich with savoury redberry fruit, black pepper, and
nutmeg. A seriously powerful Shiraz paying homage not
only to McLaren Vale, but to the pinnacle of the cricketing
world, the Ashes.”
