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2002 Wirra Wirra McLaren Vale ShirazJames Halliday "Deep colour; complex, spicy overtones to the bouquet; a resounding palate, with a cascade of blackberry, plum and dark chocolate. Rating 95 Drink 2015 Release Price $30 Date Tasted Oct 04" "Wirra Wirra" is an aboriginal name meaning "amongst the gum trees".Wirra Wirra Vineyards was originally established in 1894 by known South Australian eccentric and cricketer Robert Strangways Wigley. The winery prospered in its early days, producing many wines including a much acclaimed Shiraz, which was exported to England and the Empire until his death in 1925. The winery ran into disrepair and was eventually abandoned. In 1969 under the watchful eye of the late Greg Trott and his first-cousin Roger, the winery was rebuilt from the remnants of two walls and some slate fermenting tanks. As with all subsequent Trott endeavours, it was the sheer magnitude and unlikeliness of the project that made it so attractive. Also available in a 6 bottle case |
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