2004 Woop Woop Shiraz

Woop Woop Shiraz was primarily developed as an export brand by winemaker Ben Riggs and his business partners. Sales have grown exponentially in the US from a mere couple of thousand cases to well over 40,000 in a very short time. The Americans can spot a bargain from a mile off!

Outstanding black purple colour, showing clearly the power of the 2004 vintage. The nose has a very distinctive liquorice top note, followed by blackberry juice and plum. The palate has weight and is filled with an abundance of ripe fruit flavours – liquorice is dominant followed by ripe plum and pronounced freshly crushed blackberry. Fine grained tannins, perfectly balanced followed by a long liquorice, spice and black pepper aftertaste.
Cellar 2-3 years (2007-2008)
Alc/Vol: 15.0%

Other Reviews...
The 2004 Shiraz (100% Shiraz from McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek, and the Limestone Coast) sees some oak, a small amount of which is new. Notes of flowers, black currants, licorice, and road tar are discernible, but the emphasis is on oodles of up-front fruit, an opulent attack, sweet tannin, and a lush, heady mid-palate and finish. This is the type of everyday red that will be exceptionally popular with consumers. The good news is that there are 45,000 cases of this winner! Enjoy it over the next 2-3 years.
89 Points
Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate # 161 (Oct 2005)