Wirra Wirra RSW Shiraz 2007 Wirra Wirra RSW Shiraz 2007

Although distinctively McLaren Vale in it’s aromatics of blueberries and dark chocolate, there are plenty of secondary characters of cedar and warm leather. Spicy notes are also evidenced by elements of black pepper and chicory.

Whilst rich and generous (blood plums and violets are the dominating characters on the palate) what impresses the most is a tremendous power through fine grained tannin and high toned oak. The tannins are compact and dense.

Drink upon release and up to 10-15 years from vintage.Veal cutlets stuffed with truffle shavings and pecorino.

Wirra Wirra sources fruit from a combination of owned vineyards and premium McLaren Vale growers. The blend of individual vineyard and sub-regional characteristics is the key to the resulting style.Each vineyard batch was matured separately in oak for 20 months prior to blending. Of the final blend, 58% of wine was stored in French oak and the remaining 42% in American oak barrels. New oak consisted of 65% of the blend.

The parcels for these wines are picked in small batches reflecting the different vineyard blocks. Cold soaking is commonly used for a 2/3 day period to extract maximum colour without the presence of alcohol. Each ferment is assessed daily once innoculated to determine the cap management program, and is again assessed prior to pressing to attain the optimal tannin balance. After pressing the wine is was transferred directly to an individually chosen barrel selection (depending on the vineyard block) before completing malolactic fermentation. Following MLF and normally every four months thereafter the wines are racked and returned. At the end of this program, the wines are blended and minimally filtered going into bottle.

pH 3.51 TA 6.63 ALC 14.5% Samantha Connew & Paul Smith

Wirra Wirra Vineyards - R.G. & R.T. Trott Pty Ltd - A.B.N 51 007 692 122

McMutrie Road, P.O.Box 145, McLaren Vale SA 5171

Ph: + 61 (0)8 8323 9414,

www.wirrawirra.com