The Riddler's Lair by Di Jenkins
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.
Comments
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.
LOL! I co host the “Vineyards & Wineries” group!!
– Di Jenkins
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!
haha!! I open my mouth and change feet quite regularly …
– Di Jenkins
Very mellow Di, I love the POV you’ve chosen. A great shot.
Oh I’d like to be a Riddler! Fantastic Di you have captured the atmosphere to perfection! Great comp, love it!
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
No Batman jokes from me..I want to know where the dancers are…?
Great perspective and tones, Di.
wonderful Di !
love the depth and those wine racks are great ~ i want one at home !
great shot,excellent
Thanks to everyone for your lovely comments!!
excellent pov, I could spend the day there. lol
thanks Kathy – it has a wonderful yeasty smell in there and quite spooky in the darkness.
– Di Jenkins