Mr Riggs The Gaffer McLaren Vale Shiraz 750ml

Vintage 2021/2022

A flavoursome, fruit-driven full-bodied Shiraz, The Gaffer is testament to the best of McLaren Vale and is assured to please the palate.

Mr. Riggs winemaking philosophy is to make unpretentious wines that express the essence of the vineyard and the region’s terroir in a style. The Gaffer named in honour of the winemaker Ben Riggs' great-great grandfather. John "The Gaffer" Riggs (1814-1902) who arrived from Dorsetshire and settled in the Gawler region in 1855.

One of South Australia's best farmers, The Gaffer came to own hundreds of hectares given to quality wheat cropping. His sheep flock was highly regarded and his methods progressive. He enjoyed success at horitcultural exhibitions including medals in London, Paris and Sydney for his wheat.