{"title":"Wirra Wirra McLaren Vale Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop Wirra Wirra wine online in NZ, including Church Block Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot and Church Block Shiraz, RSW Shiraz, Woodhenge Shiraz, Catapult Shiraz, Scrubby Rise Shiraz and Vintage Bell Cabernet Sauvignon, from McLaren Vale in South Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWirra Wirra was founded in McLaren Vale, South Australia, in 1894 by Robert Strangways Wigley and was revived in 1969 by the late Greg Trott. Known for its fun spirit and serious wines, Wirra Wirra is one of the leading wineries in McLaren Vale, crafting rich and elegant reds from the region's Mediterranean climate.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wirra-wirra-woodhenge-shiraz-2018-750ml","title":"Wirra Wirra Woodhenge Shiraz 2021 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWirra Wirra Woodhenge Shiraz   750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWoodhenge is a monument to “big” ideas and to Greg Trott’s unique vision of what makes Wirra Wirra special. It is also a bloody big fence that weighs about 10 tonnes! This wine is a tribute to the McLaren Vale region, the Shiraz grape and the foresight of Wirra Wirra’s founder who like Woodhenge, typifies the individuality of the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWirra Wirra sources fruit from a combination of owned vineyards and premium McLaren Vale growers. The blend of individual vineyards and sub-regional characteristics is the key to the resulting style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense plums and rich dark berry fruits fill Woodhenge’s palate and provide a wonderfully round silky texture. The fresh acid structure balances the generous and persistent fruit flavours and the spicy nutmeg and finely textured oak. Woodhenge offers great drinking now and for the first 10+ years of its life if cellared in appropriate conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright raspberry freshness blends with the darker fruits, cacao and spice. The concentration of fruit combines with delicious, grainy tannins to give viscosity to this textured and brooding wine. With savoury notes and bright acidity, it is a mouthful that remains vibrant to the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eABV: 14.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhiskeyonline | Whiskyonline NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wirra Wirra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42691447652588,"sku":"1633012","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/products\/WirraWirraWoodhengeShiraz2018750ml.png?v=1650513256"},{"product_id":"wirra-wirra-church-block-cabernet-shiraz-merlot-2019-750ml","title":"Wirra Wirra Church Block Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot 2022 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWirra Wirra Church Block Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 93 Points – Ned Goodwin MW, JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Wirra Wirra’s most iconic wines, Church Block was first produced in 1972 and has become a classic McLaren Vale red blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 vintage combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Shiraz and 7% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, delivering a rich yet beautifully balanced expression of McLaren Vale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas of blackberry, cassis, plum and black cherry are layered with wild herbs, five spice and dark chocolate. The palate is dense and plush, with generous ripe dark fruit supported by finely structured tannins and well-integrated oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerful enough to accompany roasted and grilled meats, yet polished and approachable enough to enjoy on its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhiskeyonline | Whiskyonline NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wirra Wirra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42691450372332,"sku":"1663522","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/files\/WirraChurchBlock.jpg?v=1786441768"},{"product_id":"wirra-wirra-scrubby-rise-shiraz-2019-750ml","title":"Wirra Wirra Scrubby Rise Shiraz 2023 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWirra Wirra Scrubby Rise Shiraz 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted in 1972, the Scrubby Rise vineyards at Wirra Wirra sit on ancient rocks more than 100,000 years old. The fact that they are totally flat and contain no “scrub” or bush whatsoever was of more interest to the late Greg Trott, who gave them their dubious name. As one might call a redhead “Bluey” or a tall man “Shorty”, Trott drew on traditional Aussie humour to make the point that we shouldn’t take life too seriously. Be dedicated to your task he said, but everything else should be fun. That’s a philosophy we aspire to at Wirra Wirra, as we raise a glass of this classic McLaren Vale Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackberry, plum and raspberry alongside black pepper and a hint of biscuity oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe red fruits combine with plush tannins for an exceptionally approachable texture and a rich, mouth-filling quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlc: 14.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhiskeyonline | Whiskyonline NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wirra Wirra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42691455680748,"sku":"612023","price":18.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/products\/WirraWirraScrubbyRiseShiraz.png?v=1650542528"},{"product_id":"wirra-wirra-catapult-shiraz-2019-750ml","title":"Wirra Wirra Catapult Shiraz 2023 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏅 Gold Medal \u0026amp; 95 Points – Decanter World Wine Awards  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏅 Gold Medal \u0026amp; 95 Points – New Zealand International Wine Show \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe late Gregg 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! Classic McLaren Vale Shiraz is blended with a touch of Viognier, just for something different – just like Trotty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep black plum core with a vibrant mulberry rim.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromas of ripe plums, blackberries, and mulberries, complemented by hints of five-spice and pepper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generous fruit-forward flavors of plums, cassis, and milk chocolate, layered with vanilla bean, cedar, and graphite nuances. 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In honour of that tradition, the name \"The Vintage Bell\" is reserved for only exceptional parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon which are selected and vinified at Wirra Wirrd.\u003cbr\u003eThe wine enjoyed 20 months in the finest French Oak barriques and comprises fruit selected from a handful of older McLaren Vale cabernet Sauvignon vineyards. The limited number of bottles on offer is an indication of the importance our winemakers place on producing only the finest expressions of this style. 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