WIRRA WIRRA CATAPULT SHIRAZ

Wirra Wirra Catapult Shiraz

Rich mulberry with plum-purple at the edge. Lovely fresh plum and raspberries with notes of cinnamon, cocoa, clove, cardamom, nutmeg and dried ginger. A warm, vibrant and inviting nose. A delicious offering of blueberries, raspberries and plums are layered with pâtisserie-like notes of baking pastry, vanilla bean, butter biscuit and spice. The palate is generous with flavour and supplies an ample measure of tannin that is smooth and fine, with mouth coating persistence.

VARIETIES: Shiraz
REGION: Australia / South Australia / Fleurieu / McLaren Vale
AGEING: Approximately 70% French and 30% American. A combination of new and seasoned oak is used, blending to about 20% new oak in the final wine
GUARDING POTENTIAL: Enjoy now or will cellar well up to 10 years
FITS TO: Eggplant-Prosciutto Involtini / Gorgonzola Meatballs / Goat Cheese Polenta / Braised Short Ribs
SERVE: Serve at 16 – 18ºC
VIVINO: Average 3.7 ★★★★✰

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Catapult | Range | Wirra Wirra Vineyards

The Wirra Wirra winemaking philosophy is to the let grapes shine and reflect their quality. They are also very environmentally aware and practice sustainable agriculture conserving water, planting 3000 trees and reduced chemical use. Their vineyards near the winery are certified Biodynamic.

Catapult vineyards are selected from multiple McLaren Vale subregions. The late Greg Trott saw many of his unusual dreams realised at Wirra Wirra. Yet one vision eluded him – to build a medieval siege machine, or trebuchet. Why? To use as a catapult to bomb neighbouring wineries with bottles of wine of course. This wine is part of a range, the RGT collection which remembers the pioneering spirit of Richard Gregory Trott.