This week, Riddoch Coonawarra unveiled the four wines of its 2024 Collection Release. All heralding from the Coonawarra, the wines reflect the producer’s bold and powerful house style.
“We are very proud of our 2024 collection,” said Riddoch’s Chief Winemaker Tim Heath.
“They are our peak expression of these top Coonawarra styles and will reward heavily those patient enough to cellar them.”
Included in the collection are The Pastoralist Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, The Investor Merlot 2022, The Author Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, and The Author Shiraz 2021.
The two flagships, the Author Cabernet Sauvignon and The Author Shiraz, both retail at $65 per bottle and stand as tribute to the region’s pioneering vigneron John Riddoch, who is regarded as one of Australian wine’s founding fathers.
Heath said, “the Author Cabernet and Shiraz are made from old vine fruit deemed the best of the vintage. They are our peak expression of these top Coonawarra styles and will reward heavily those patient enough to cellar them.”
The Pastoralist Cabernet Sauvignon and The Investor Merlot both retail at $40 per bottle.
“With The Pastoralist Cabernet Sauvignon and The Investor Merlot, we’ve had a lot of fun invoking the varietal and regional personality through blending,” explained Heath.
The latest Riddoch Coonawarra collection release follows on from major competition wins in 2023, including taking out the Australian Cabernet Sauvignon Trophy and the IWC’s International Cabernet Sauvignon Trophy.
“These are Coonawarra wines at heart, which display an elegant balance of juicy fruit aromas and depth in age,” said Tim Heath.
“They’re bold and plush and make for a perfect elevated drink.”
Riddoch Coonawarra’s 2024 Collection release is available now from select Dan Murphy’s and BWS stores. Drinks Trade’s tasting notes will be published to the website soon.
