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Aussie Shiraz leads the world with its dense, ripe fruit flavors, while whites from Down Under are generous and refreshing. Not surprising, the Shoofly wines play to these strengths with a range that consists of a Shiraz, the white blend, chardonnay and the Aussie Salute. A wildly aromatic blend of Verdelho,Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay and Semillon. The fruit is sourced from McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills and Langhorne Creek, fermented in stainless steel and bottled fresh and young for immediate enjoyment. It's a lush blend showing juicy, tropical flavors, exotic perfume and a refreshing, structured palate. The famous Aussie “Chook Raffle” is as ubiquitous as our infernal flies. Held in every local pub, it's the weekly fundraising raffle where for a buck, you might win a frozen chook (chicken), a cold meat platter or just about anything the organizer can scrounge up! Our Adelaide Hills Chardonnay is crafted with a touch more care, using carefully ripened fruit with just a touch of oak to give bright, juicy flavors reminiscent of grapefruit and melon. Although, like the Chook Raffle, there's always a surprise that makes it taste just that little bit better. Predominantly Shiraz and Grenache with a splash of Viognier, all from Langhorne Creek on the Fleurieu Peninsula. The fruit is tank fermented then spends 8 months in new and older American and French oak for an inticing fusion of aromatic spice and vanilla. This feisty combination reeks of ripe blackberry, plum and currant notes, offers plenty of structure and grip lingers with a "have another glass" finish. 100% Shiraz fruit from McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek. The fruit is tank fermented then spends 10 months in new and older French oak for a dash of savory spice - but nothing over the top. Big, bold and delicious fruit flavors with oodles of spicy plums, black pepper and earth mint. It's a succulent thunderbolt of pure Shiraz
Chook Raffle ChardonnayRegion: South AustraliaVarietals: Chardonnay Tasting Notes & Review: 2007 
Background:Australians are serious about keeping their cool. They may look relaxed as they casually shoo away the incessantly buzzing flies, but the message is clear - nothing's going to get them down! They tend to take life's challenges in stride and simply get on with the job at hand. Like making wines with some oomph and stuffing, the sort you’d just as likely tuck into with your midweek pasta and take to a fancy dinner party on the weekend. That said, they take their winemaking pretty seriously, and it shows with Shoofly’s collection of robust, full-of-flavor wines. 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. Winemaker Notes:The fruit for the Chook Raffle Chardonnay is sourced from Australia’s premier cool-climate wine region, Adelaide Hills. Situated in the Mount Lofty Ranges at an altitude of 2300 feet, this region is ideally suited for crisp Chardonnay. Shoofly’s Chook Raffle Chardonnay is made in a fresh, crisp style that is perfect for early drinking. A small portion of the wine was matured in older French oak to add complexity, aromatics and texture.
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Past tasting notes and reviews Buzz CutRegion: South AustraliaVarietals: White Blend Tasting Notes & Review: 2007 
Background:That’s why we usually greet each other with the “Great Aussie Salute”- a hand waved casually across one’s face to shoo the expected flies. This common gesture captures Australians’ knack for brushing away life’s little distractions and appreciating each day for what it is... a great opportunity. Winemaker Notes:Crafted by leading Australian winemaker, Ben Riggs, the Buzz Cut exhibits aromas of tropical fruit, apricot, and grapefruit.
Juicy, tropical Verdelho and exotically perfumed Viognier combine with dashes of Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling to provide a refreshing, succulent wine. Drink now or hide in the cellar for 3 years.
Buy this wine ShirazRegion: South AustraliaVarietals: Shiraz Tasting Notes & Review: 2005 
Background:That’s why we usually greet each other with the “Great Aussie Salute”- a hand waved casually across one’s face to shoo the expected flies. This common gesture captures Australians’ knack for brushing away life’s little distractions and appreciating each day for what it is... a great opportunity. Winemaker Notes:Big, bold and beautiful! Crafted by leading Australian winemaker, Ben Riggs, the 2004 Shiraz is matured in French oak barrels for 10 months. The wine expresses oodles of spicy dark berry fruits, plums and earthy mint.
On the palate, it’s a succulent thunderbolt of pure Shiraz, right down to the last gulp. Made with structure and grip, the vibrant, juicy length lingers with a clean ‘have another glass’ finish. Drink now or hide in the cellar for 3 years.
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Past tasting notes and reviews Aussie SaluteRegion: South AustraliaVarietals: Red Blend Tasting Notes & Review: 2006 
Background:That’s why we usually greet each other with the “Great Aussie Salute”- a hand waved casually across one’s face to shoo the expected flies. This common gesture captures Australians’ knack for brushing away life’s little distractions and appreciating each day for what it is... a great opportunity. Winemaker Notes:The Aussie Salute is a blend of spicy Grenache, succulent Shiraz and a whiff of aromatic Viognier- a feisty combination that works wonders on the palate. Rich, fragrant and inviting, this wine expresses blackberry, plum, currant and black pepper notes.
Made with structure and grip, the vibrant, juicy length lingers with a clean ‘have another glass’ finish. Drink now or hide in the cellar for 3 years.
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