Description

A defiantly modern, New World Tempranillo, that revels in its fruitiness and is unabashed in its richness. There’s waves of cherry, pomegranate and blackberry, all mixed with mocha and vanilla notes. The oak gives the wine a soft texture with a touch of grit on the finish. It’s floral, easygoing and easy to enjoy!

The Limestone Coast region of South Australia extends inwards towards the Victorian border. At one of the inland outskirts is the township of Mundulla, near which the Wirrega vineyards sit. Over a million years ago this region was once an inland sea! After a series of ice ages, the sea contracted, leaving a unique geological profile – a limestone base with soil over the top. For the past 22 years Wirrega Vineyards has provided top quality fruit for some of Australia’s most iconic wine brands. With the launch in 2015 of the Wirrega Vineyards wine label, now those wines have a place to shine. ‘Wirrega’ was the name of an Aboriginal clan comprising 8 or so groups of the Jackegilbrab tribe. They inhabited the district, living sustainably on the bountiful land that grows huge gum trees. Earlier farmers cleared most of these trees, but they now flourish again, surrounded by vines. The vineyards are overseen by South Australian winemaking legend Geoff Hardy, who has owned the property for over 25 years. The warm dry days and very cold nights in the region help the fruit to ripen slowly and steadily, ensuring excellent natural acid, combined with full varietal characteristics and soft tannin structures.