The Winery Riddoch of Limestone Coast of Australie du Sud

Winery Riddoch - Shiraz
The winery offers 30 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
This estate is part of the Freixenet Group.
It is ranked in the top 85 of the estates of Australie du Sud.
It is located in Limestone Coast in the region of Australie du Sud

The Winery Riddoch is one of the world's great estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in of Limestone Coast to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Riddoch wines

Looking for the best Winery Riddoch wines in Limestone Coast among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Riddoch wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Riddoch wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Riddoch

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Riddoch

How Winery Riddoch wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef bourguignon with tomato, baked lamb neck on a bed of vegetables and grapes or rabbit with cider and prunes.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Riddoch

On the nose the red wine of Winery Riddoch. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, chocolate or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of mulberry, black fruit or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Riddoch. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Riddoch

  • 2019With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.63/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.62/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.62/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.59/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Riddoch.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Merlot

Discovering the wine region of Limestone Coast

The Limestone Coast GI (Geographical Indication) in SouthAustralia is located in the southeast corner of the state, bordering Victoria in the east. It is one of the most significant region of the country, producing nearly one-third of South Australia's quality wines – some of which are the most highly acclaimed in Australia. The zone is regarded as geologically unique and the feature responsible for producing such high-quality wines is its soil. As the name suggests, limestone forms the basis of the soil here, best represented by the famous 'terra rossa' of Coonawarra.

The limestone soils are well-draining and Rich in nutrients, with a healthy water table beneath the sub-soil – unlike many other South Australian wine-producing areas. This means that most irrigation needs are taken care of, which is vital in the Dry ripening season. Limestone Coast's Climate is cool maritime, with the northeast inner area exposed to some more continental effects. Altitude does not have a major impact on the local climate as the Grape-growing areas lie no more than 150 meters (492 ft) above sea level.

The lowest vineyards, near Cape Jaffa, are at an elevation of 10 meters (33 ft). The vines are cooled by sea breezes during summer, resulting in cool to mild growing conditions with a slow and Long ripening process. This extended hang time assists in the development of intensity in the grapes' fruit flavors. A wide range of grape varieties of both colors perform exceedingly well in the Limestone Coast, but its red wines are of particular importance.

The top white wines of Winery Riddoch

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Riddoch

How Winery Riddoch wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of simmered pork cheeks with cream sauce and dijon mustard, bacalhau com natas or quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Riddoch

On the nose the white wine of Winery Riddoch. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Riddoch. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Riddoch

  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Riddoch.

  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling
  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Riddoch

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Riddoch

How Winery Riddoch wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast veal with mustard cream, ham and cheese cake or fillet of venison.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Riddoch

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Riddoch. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Riddoch

  • 2017With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.64/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Riddoch.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Shiraz/Syrah

The word of the wine: Volatile acidity

Acidity resulting essentially from alcoholic fermentation and formed from acetic acids in the free state.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Riddoch

Planning a wine route in the of Limestone Coast? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Riddoch.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

News about Winery Riddoch and wines from the region

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The word of the wine: Volatile acidity

Acidity resulting essentially from alcoholic fermentation and formed from acetic acids in the free state.