2006 Mr Riggs The Gaffer Shiraz

The Mr Riggs team have become socially responsible citizens, setting an example to other winemakers by making a charitable contribution to Breast Cancer research from sales of this wine. One could get a little cynical and suggest that this is but a marketing ploy to lift sales, but we can assure wine lovers the support for research has been driven by Mr Riggs' staff, who with Ben have organised this worthwhile contribution. The wine is sealed with a pink Stelvin cap to remind wine lovers of their commitment to the research.

Totally opaque black purple colour with black purple hue. The nose is perfumed – top note of violet, blackberry, vanilla and spice with a touch of earth and liquorice over a black pepper background. Fine dry, balanced tannins. Aftertaste of blackberry, liquorice and spice.
Cellar 3-4 years (2010-2011)
Alc/Vol: 15%

First Tasted, May 2007: Very deep crimson colour with deep crimson hue. Top note of vanilla, followed by plum, spice and confectionary delivering an aromatic lift. Generous palate with flavours of plum and spice. The back palate is very spicy with white pepper. Fine grained tannins. Very long aftertaste of spice, white pepper and plum.
Cellar 3-4 years (2010-2011)
Alc/Vol: 15%
93

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