Wirra Wirra Scrubby Rise McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019

Planted 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.

This new vintage release is simply stunning. Sourced from old vines in famous McLaren Vale sub-region of South Australia, the wine displays fragrant aromas of raspberry, blackberry and plum, laced with dried herbs and spicy oak.

On the palate, there are intense rich flavours of ripe red plum and dark fruits, combined with supple tannins and toasty oak characters. The components integrate seamlessly to provide an exceptionally approachable texture and a rich, mouth-filling quality.

An outstanding new vintage release that will cellar well over the next 5 years. 14.5% abv.