2009 Mr. Riggs McLaren Vale Shiraz

Review by James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2012 , November 2011.
SCORE:  96 points.


"Deep purple‐crimson; a great example of Ben Riggs' winemaking skills and long experience in McLaren Vale; top‐quality grapes from 3 vineyards, and 18 months in new and 1‐year‐old French and American barrels; while medium‐ to full‐bodied, it has a velvety mouthfeel to its multiple layers of perfectly ripened black fruits, licorice and bitter chocolate. Diam 14.5% alc. To 2025"