Australians are an unpretentious mob and shooing flies is about as complicated as it gets when dealing with life's distractions. 'Work hard but take time to savor each day' is the national ethos - an honest approach to life that is reflected in our wines. Our wines are crafted from hand-selected vineyard sites that are rich in character and demonstrate true varietal pedigree. These are wines that show Australia at its best.
Shoofly was founded in 2003 and our winemaking team is led by one of Australia's best – Ben Riggs. As a native of McLaren Vale, he has been crafting some of the region's finest for more than two decades. His vision is clear: no flabby wines, no raisins and leave the oak for the trees! The team brings decades of winemaking and tasting experience to the table, so they've figured out how to make a wine that will drink well to the last drop. These are fleshy, balanced wines bursting with vibrant, delicious fruit.
The Barossa Valley boasts some of the oldest vines in the world, and the wines show it – Riggs makes wildly concentrated Shiraz and Grenache from here. McLaren Vale's temperate maritime climate offers reds of rich, ripe fruit character and great acid balance. Langhorne Creek, a "cool desert" situated on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula, produces soft, fruit-driven wines, with Shiraz, Grenache, Viognier and Verdelho all performing admirably. Seductive Pinot Noir from Yarra Valley, the oldest wine producing region in Victoria, has achieved more with this difficult variety than any other wine region in Australia. And the Adelaide Hills' rolling vineyards, perched high up in the Mount Lofty Ranges, enjoy a cool-climate perfect for zippy Sauvignon Blanc and crisp Chardonnay.
James Halliday 90 “Blimey Charlie, isn’t this an outstanding bargain. It’s packed with warm black fruits decorated with spicy stars from the cooler-grown shiraz (the wine
"A lush blend of juicy, tropical Verdelho and exotically perfumed Viognier combine with Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling to create a refreshing, firmly structured wine. Rich
Vinous Media 89 "Vivid ruby. Musky cherry and raspberry preserve aromas are lifted by a peppery note and a hint of fresh flowers. Plush, fruity and
Wine Spectator 89 "Taut and distinctive for its range of pear, melon, tobacco and spice flavors, deftly balanced as the flavors persist gently."~HS Wine Enthusiast 88 "This Chardonnay
Robert Parker 86 "The 2006 Aussie Salute is composed of 70% Shiraz, 25% Grenache, and 5% Viognier. Dark ruby-colored, it delivers a straightforward perfume of blue
Vinous Media 90 "Brilliant ruby. Deeply pitched black and blue fruit and licorice aromas are lifted by a peppery nuance and a sexy floral quality. Broad
“Medium bright red color. On the nose, the 2015 Shiraz reveals aromas of lovely, bright sour cherry fruits and light Asian spices. The supple red
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