Mr Riggs The Gaffer Shiraz 2023

The Gaffer is Ben Riggs’ special Shiraz that he leverages fund-raising for cancer research. It’s a ripper in its own right as an all-encompassing McLaren Vale Shiraz sourced from five different district vineyards, warmer to cooler sites across the region for a range of varying parcels before bringing together this everyday yet standout wine. It’s bloody delicious with fresh and lively crimson fruits, a pleasing depth of flavour and mid-weight power, supported by well judged oak (mostly French) for spice rather than timber. A genuine understanding and expression of that much-loved sweet spot of McLaren Vale Shiraz goodness.