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Wirra Wirra Church Block 2009
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Cabernet Sauvignon (51%), Shiraz (29%), Merlot (20%).
Deep plum with brick red hues. The aroma displays lifted fresh berry fruits including blackberry, raspberry and mulberries. Cedary oak, star anise and fresh leather add subtle complexity.
The palate displays succulent fresh black and red berry fruits and fine, sandy tannins which provide a structured and focused wine. The generous fruit weight is balanced by integrated cedary oak and refreshing acidity which come together to produce a wine with great balance and style.
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. Sub regions are Blewitt Springs, McLaren Flat, Willunga and McLaren Vale.
At the beginning of fermentation temperatures were kept from 20 - 22°C, once the yeast became more active, temperatures were maintained between 25 - 28°C. In general, the ferments were pumped over two to four times daily to assist in the desired flavour and colour extraction, as well as to monitor and control fermentation temperature. Once the batches display the ultimate flavour and tannin extraction, the ferment was pumped over gently once daily to keep the cap (grape skins) moist, but to minimize further extraction. At approximately 1-2° Baume, the juice from the fermenter was separated, and the remaining grape skins were pressed in the Willmes airbag press.
14.5% Alc/Vol
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WBW Rating: 93/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: McLaren Vale SA |
Winemaker: Paul Carpenter
Drink now until: 2017
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