WIRRA WIRRA RSW SHIRAZ

Wirra Wirra RSW Shiraz

Rich mahogany tones around a youthful, deep core of black plum. Rolling waves of deep, glossy McLaren Vale shiraz. Fruits are scented with mulberry, dried figs, cinnamon, and clove. The swell of brooding spice, charcuterie, and rich black fruit is held in place by an undertow of fine French oak and dark chocolate. The palate contrasts ripe, generous fruit with linearity and purposeful structure. Deep satsuma plums, French polish, and vibrant acid line are signature in style. Powdery tannins leave a lengthy finesse.

VARIETIES: 100% Shiraz
REGION: Australia / South Australia / Fleurieu / McLaren Vale and Blewitt Springs
AGEING: Matured separately, each in their own individual selection of French oak barriques and puncheons. The final blend comprised approximately one-third new oak, the balance coming from largely two and three-year-old barriques and puncheons
GUARDING POTENTIAL: Enjoy now or will cellar well up to 20 years
FITS TO: Char-grilled Skirt Steak, Medium Rare, Thinly Sliced. Accompanied by Grilled Eggplant, Portobello Mushrooms, Olive Oil, Dried Herbs, Salt and Black Pepper
SERVE: Serve at 16 – 18ºC
VIVINO: Average 4.1 ★★★★✰

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RSW | 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.

We named this wine after Robert Strangways Wigley, a noted South Australian eccentric and state cricketer who established Wirra Wirra back in 1894. Each vintage we take pride in producing a flagship shiraz that befits McLaren Vale’s reputation as a first class producer of this varietal and home to some of the oldest shiraz vines in the world.