James Halliday rates the winery his top rating- 5 stars "Long respected for the consistency of its white wines, Wirra Wirra has now established an equally formidable reputation for its reds. Right across the board, the wines are of exemplary character, quality and style, The Angelus Cabernet Sauvignon and RSW Shiraz battling with each other for supremacy. Long may the battle continue under the direction of new managing director Andrew Kay following the retirement of highly respected Tim James, particularly in the wake of the death of the universally loved co-founder/owner Greg Trott in early 2005."

Information from the Vineyard about the 2001 Vintage Angelus

Grape Varieties: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Region: 40% McLaren Vale, South Australia

60% Coonawarra, South Australia

Oak Maturation: 20 months in new, one & two year old French oak barriques

Colour: Bright & inky deep plum-purple.

Bouquet: Intensely fragrant, with hints of mint, cedar, berry-fruit and cigar box typical of French oak. Generously concentrated & spicy, with black currant & plum aromas.

Palate: Complex, lingering, ripe fruit with excellent length & balance.

The wine has the depth of flavour associated with McLaren Vale Cabernet, integrated with the cooler climate minty characters and firm tannins from the Coonawarra component.

General: Intense black fruit flavours, integrated smoky oak with a long intense finish. Lovely fine yet firm tannins & ripe fruit means this wine will develop layered complexity with age.

Technical Notes: Alc /vol: 14.5%

pH: 3.45

TA: 6.7 g/L

Serve: At room temperature, less than 18ºC, with full flavoured foods especially robust dishes like oxtail stew, also with most red meats, game & strong cheeses etc.