Winemakers are keen to acknowledge their ancestryand often name wine after influential relatives. The Gaffer pays tribute toJohn “The Gaffer” Riggs, the great-great-great grandfather of Ben Riggs and salutesover 150 years of South Australian farming heritage by the Riggs family.
Verydeep almost opaque black crimson colour with crimson hue. Lifted nose of spice,liquorice, plum, blackberry and vanilla, showing good varietal lift. The palate reveals dark chocolate flavours, followedby plum, vanilla, blackberry and spice. Distinct varietal character. Fine grained tannins. Aftertaste of liquorice,plum and spice. A soft early drinking red.
Cellar 2-3 years (2010-2011)
Alc/Vol: 15%
