Description Red winemaker Ben Riggs is renowned for his top quality South Australian reds. As Halliday says “Ben Riggs is well established under his own banner. Ben sources the best fruit … each wine is intended to express the essence of not only the vineyard, but also the region’s terroir” (Halliday). The Gaffer has long been a favourite, and when you taste this Gold medal winner you'll see why. It's the essence of McLaren Vale ... a basketful of dark fruit, lavish chocolate richness and a satisfying, mouthfilling completeness.