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 Vintage2012 Label 1 of 14 
(NOTE: Label borrowed from 2013 vintage.)
TypeRed
ProducerMr. Riggs (web)
VarietyShiraz
DesignationThe Gaffer
Vineyardn/a
CountryAustralia
RegionSouth Australia
SubRegionFleurieu
AppellationMcLaren Vale
UPC Code(s)9347936000041

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2015 and 2019 (based on 37 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 89 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 4 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by pavel_p on 8/30/2015 & rated 88 points: At airport lounge. Dark garnet, sweet dark fruit, a fair bit of wood, some herbs, a touch of heat. Medium finish (1595 views)
 Tasted by graemeg on 6/22/2015: Singapore Airlines - Business & Lounges; 6/22/2015-6/26/2015 (Sydney, Singapore, Frankfurt): {screwcap, 14.6%} Blackberries & iodine. Despite the impressive nose, te palate is only really light/medium-bodied, surprisingly in light of the alcohol. Has a bit of punch on the palate to begin, but that fades fairly quickly. Bif rich red fruit flavours, but a bit hollow at the core. The black fruit lacks focus & concentration, and the palate ends up tasting rather dilute in the end. A bit disappointing.. (1799 views)
 Tasted by Collector1855 on 2/22/2015 & rated 90 points: Tasted during a South Australia vineyard safari. Medium purple. Aromas of black fruit with sweet spices, strawberry, some pine and oak, grilled meat. On the palate medium bodied, fruit forward but with fine balance. This is really a nice effort in this price class where all components are in place. (1518 views)
 Tasted by graemeg on 9/10/2014: {screwcap, 14.5%} Rich red berry fruit; all fruit, the oak is minimal, acid not assertive. Bistro shiraz; warm on the palate but not too hot; medium-bodied, short/medium finish. Quaff away! (1341 views)

Professional 'Channels'
By Campbell Mattinson
The WINEFRONT (8/30/2014)
(Mr Riggs The Gaffer Shiraz) Subscribe to see review text.
By James Halliday
Halliday Wine Companion (12/30/2013)
(mr riggs wine company the gaffer mclaren vale shiraz) Subscribe to see review text.
NOTE: Scores and reviews are the property of The WINEFRONT and Halliday Wine Companion. (manage subscription channels)

CellarTracker Wiki Articles (login to edit | view all articles)

Mr. Riggs

Producer website

Shiraz

Varietal article (Wikipedia) | Varietal character (Appellation America)

Australia

Wine Australia (Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation) | Australian Wines (Wikipedia)

South Australia

South Australian Wine Industry Association | South Australian Wines (Wikipedia)

Fleurieu

Fleurieu Wineries & Cellar Doors (southaustralia.com)

McLaren Vale

McLaren Vale (McLaren Vale Grape, Wine and Tourism)

(Hastwell & Lightfoot webpage)

 
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