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After spending twenty one vintages, a decade and a half of them as winemaker for caretaker Mr. Richard Gregory Trott's ironstone foundry and workshop known locally as ‘W2' (nee Wirra Wirra) Vineyards in McLaren Vale, and simultaneously read more...as an air miles lifetime reward(less) Flying-Winemaker (Napa Valley, Bordeaux, Greece, Italy and the South of France) I knew it was time at the turn of the Trillennium to do my own thing…
The rest was, in comparison, simple; McLaren Vale, her beloved Shiraz, my mate and mentor Mr. Tony Parkinson, his Penny's Hill Winery and our mates Messrs. Beal (Snr. and Jnr.). Added to this combination the original Mr. Riggs' Vineyard, and help from friends, the only thing left to decide was what to call the kit…
I always hoped that someday I would make wine for myself, under my own shingle so to speak. Mate and muse Mr. Parkinson convinced me to moniker my first 15 barriques as ‘Mr. Riggs', a title I would prefer to not outgrow.
I reckon people started calling me Mr. Riggs when I outgrew my dad (the previous Mr. Riggs). Since then, altitude has not been an issue; I'd been making Shiraz at sea level, McLaren Vale South Australia , for more than fifteen years.
Motivated by the ‘Monapilla' vineyard of vigneron Mr. Beal (Snr.) and viticulturist Mr. Beal (Jnr.) this wine is the first manifestation of Mr. Riggs's beloved McLaren Vale Shiraz, and in 2001 was the start of things to come…    (hide)

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padram reviewed Mr Riggs Shiraz 2004:

September 2009

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Mr Riggs Shiraz 2004

Starting at $19^.25 Snoothrank: 4.5/5

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connie7899 reviewed Mr. Riggs Shiraz Mclaren Vale The Gaffer 2005:

September 2009

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Good the first day, decanted 3 hours as directed by the wine guy. Seemed to create heartburn for some reason...Liked the first day. Not sure if I had a bad bottle???

Mr. Riggs Shiraz Mclaren Vale The Gaffer 2005

Starting at $19^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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VegasOenophile reviewed Mr. Riggs Shiraz Mclaren Vale Australia 2006:

August 2009

VegasOenophile

Not stellar in my opinion, but a good shiraz. Seems like the 6-8 years aging potential is accurate. Should drink nicely through that time. - Tasted at Marche` Bacchus 8/22/09

Mr. Riggs Shiraz Mclaren Vale Australia 2006

Starting at $35^.34 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Aussieguy73139 reviewed Mr Riggs Shiraz 2004:

August 2009

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Mr Riggs Shiraz 2004

Starting at $19^.25 Snoothrank: 4.5/5

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son01 reviewed Mr Riggs Shiraz 2004:

August 2009

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Mr Riggs Shiraz 2004

Starting at $19^.25 Snoothrank: 4.5/5

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WhatsNewinBooze reviewed Mr. Riggs Shiraz Viognier 2005:

August 2009

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What's New in Booze - 9.0 out of 10 The 2005 Shiraz Viognier is 95% Shiraz and 5% Viognier, which spent 10 months in primarily French oak,25% of which is new, is a classic South Australian red with more finesse and...

Mr. Riggs Shiraz Viognier 2005

Starting at $23^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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ibhalotia reviewed Mr Riggs Shiraz 2004:

July 2009

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Mr Riggs Shiraz 2004

Starting at $19^.25 Snoothrank: 4.5/5

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tugce reviewed Mr Riggs Shiraz 2004:

July 2009

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Mr Riggs Shiraz 2004

Starting at $19^.25 Snoothrank: 4.5/5

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starchild48 reviewed Mr Riggs Shiraz 2004:

June 2009

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Mr Riggs Shiraz 2004

Starting at $19^.25 Snoothrank: 4.5/5

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mobius reviewed Mr Riggs Shiraz 2004:

June 2009

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Mr Riggs Shiraz 2004

Starting at $19^.25 Snoothrank: 4.5/5

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