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Shoofly Wines
| Owner(s) | Ben Riggs |
| Web site | www.shooflywines.com |
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This winery was founded in 2003 in Australia by Ben Riggs, a native of McLaren Vale, who is a very experienced winemaker. Pinot Noir is sourced from the Yarra Valley, the oldest wine producing region in Victoria.
The inexpensive Pinot Noir is exported to the US and has received some critical acclaim.
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Reviewed Wines
2012 Shoofly Yarra Valley Victoria Australia Pinot Noir
13.5% alc.,
pH 3.60, TA 0.59, $14 (retail but available for as little as $9.99), screw
cap. Imported by Old Bridge Cellars, Napa, CA. This winery was
founded in 2003 and is led by noted Australian winemaker Ben Riggs.
50% whole cluster. Aged 11 months in second-use oak barrels.
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Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Nicely perfumed initially
with black cherries, dark raspberries and spice. Over time, the dark fruit
recedes and oak comes to the forefront. The moderately intense flavors echo
the aromas with modest smoky, tobacco oak highlights, and the appealing
concentration is backed by crisp acidity. Very easy to drink, literally slipping off
the back of the palate. A ridiculous value.
Score: 88.
Reviewed October 27, 2013
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2012 Shoofly Yarra Valley Victoria Australia Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., pH 3.60, TA 0.59, $14 (retail but available for as little as $9.99), screw cap. Imported by Old Bridge Cellars, Napa, CA. This winery was founded in 2003 and is led by noted Australian winemaker Ben Riggs. 50% whole cluster. Aged 11 months in second-use oak barrels. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Nicely perfumed initially with black cherries, dark raspberries and spice. Over time, the dark fruit recedes and oak comes to the forefront. The moderately intense flavors echo the aromas with modest smoky, tobacco oak highlights, and the appealing concentration is backed by crisp acidity. Very easy to drink, literally slipping off the back of the palate. A ridiculous value. Score: 88. Reviewed October 27, 2013 ARTICLE »