The Riddler's Lair

Artist: Di Jenkins
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The Riddler's Lair

Inside the “Riddling Hall” at Domaine Chandon, Yarra Valley – Vic.
Riddling is the method used by hand to rotate each sparkling wine bottle – a quater turn at a time – to gradually slide the yeast lees (decomposing yeast cells) into the bottle neck, ready to be disgorged, dosaged & sealed with either a traditional cork or the modern equivalent – a crown seal. The job is called riddling and the person who does the job is “The Riddler”. Insert Batman jokes here …..

DOMAINE CHANDON is open daily for wine tastings, and guided tours are conducted three times per day at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Do yourself a favour and try their Sparkling Pinot Noir Shiraz!

FEATURED IN THE CANON DSLR GROUP November ‘08.

Shot with a Canon 400D w/ 17-85 IS Canon lens.

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Simon Whittaker

Wow, what a great shot. Love the lighting and perspective. Well done. There are a couple of groups that revolve aroung wine and such that these would go nicely in.
Di Jenkins replied

LOL! I co host the “Vineyards & Wineries” group!!
Simon Whittaker

Oh bugger! I didn’t see any groups next to the shot when you first posted it! Still, I like the taste of foot in mouth, the repitition brings me comfort!
Di Jenkins replied

haha!! I open my mouth and change feet quite regularly …
Jenni Tanner

Very mellow Di, I love the POV you’ve chosen. A great shot.
Tainia Finlay

Oh I’d like to be a Riddler! Fantastic Di you have captured the atmosphere to perfection! Great comp, love it!
Glenn Alderson

This is great Di…......the perspective, light & warm colours add the the atmosphere. I must get myself in side some wineries for some shots.
Cheers
Glenn
Hank Rodriguez

No Batman jokes from me..I want to know where the dancers are…?

Great perspective and tones, Di.
Jared Revell

wonderful Di !
love the depth and those wine racks are great ~ i want one at home !
Gary L. Suddath

great shot,excellent
debb

Di – this is a stunning capture – the comp – color – depth – are brilliant – you have a wonderful natural way of creating a real sense of place – Love the Yarra Valley – I was out that way this morning – brekky at Giant steps – Cheers debb :)
Di Jenkins replied

isn’t Giant Steps Fab? Great venue, coffee, bread & wine!!
Di Jenkins

Thanks to everyone for your lovely comments!!
kathy s gillen...

excellent pov, I could spend the day there. lol
Di Jenkins replied

thanks Kathy – it has a wonderful yeasty smell in there and quite spooky in the darkness.
kathy s gillen...

Congratulations this photo has been featured in Canon DSLR.
Di Jenkins replied

Thanks so much Kathy!!! A real treat and greatly appreciated!!
Patricia Gibson

Excellent I love it Di!!! Great tones, beautiful capture and I agree with Jared, but I want the rack and the wine-lol!!
Di Jenkins replied

me too! thanks Patricia!
David Barnes

Beautiful and warm, spectacular interpretation of the scene.
Di Jenkins replied

I was quite happy with how this turned out – was SO dark and hard to focus!!
retsilla

superb!!
Di Jenkins replied

thank you!
Cathleen Taraw...

I just love this; the colours are beautiful.
Di Jenkins replied

thanks Cathleen!
Ken Mucke

excellent perspective and POV…Love it so much
Di Jenkins replied

thanks for the FAV Ken!
Alessandro Flo...

i love your shots.. congratulations
Di Jenkins replied

you’re very kind! thank you so much Alessandro!!
Di Jenkins

Featured in Vineyards & Wineries group
Steve Chapple

Stunning composition and great use of light and shadow.
Di Jenkins replied

thanks so much Steve!
Nancy

Beautiful shot and lovely colors!
Di Jenkins replied

thanks Nancy!
debb

CONGRATS Di on winning the challenge – looking forward to receiving the fabulous card – cheers debb :)
Di Jenkins replied

thanks so much Debb!! I was quite surprised by this!
Marilyn Harris

Congratulations Di on your win!! Well done!! :o)
Di Jenkins replied

thank you!
mekea

Beautiful warm lighting!! Great work! :)
Di Jenkins replied

much appreciated!
WendyJC

where to start is the question!
great capture Di
Di Jenkins replied

so much wine … so little time! Thanks Wendy!
linda858100

FABULOUS
Di Jenkins replied

thanks Linda!
Malcolm Chant

WOW what an amazing sight, I do like a drop of wine,

And you have now got my taste buds working overtime.

Excellent
Di Jenkins replied

thanks so much!
Alison Cornfor...

Great image! Love the warm lighting!
Mahjabeen Mankani

great composition and light, well done!
Di Jenkins replied

thank you!
JimFilmer

ahhh…the riddler…
Excellent perspective Di
RichardKlos