Wirra Wirra

Catapult McLaren Vale Shiraz

8.830 ratings
9.04 pro ratings
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
Shiraz
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.8

Medium ruby red with garnet edges. Asian five spice on the nose, crushed gravel, pepper and dark fruits. Medium tannins (5.5/10) and medium bodied. Minerality on the palate with some dark berries, pepper and some spices. Medium plus to long finish. Drink till 2020.

Medium ruby red with garnet edges. Asian five spice on the nose, crushed gravel, pepper and dark fruits. Medium tannins (5.5/10) and medium bodied. Minerality on the palate with some dark berries, pepper and some spices. Medium plus to long finish. Drink till 2020.

Jan 20th, 2018
Scott C

Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports

9.2

Blackcurrant , dark chocolate . Love the style of Wirra Wirra wines . Perfect balance

Blackcurrant , dark chocolate . Love the style of Wirra Wirra wines . Perfect balance

1 person found it helpfulDec 24th, 2014
Martin Bergo

Unexceptional, powerful, fruity, spicy aromas; low acid-high alcohol, smooth tannins, and ripe jammy fruits and a hefty portion of oak. Had with "happy outdoor piglet"-filé and stomped Essunga-potatoes - which paired fairly well. At Albert's Trollhättan, Sweden.

Unexceptional, powerful, fruity, spicy aromas; low acid-high alcohol, smooth tannins, and ripe jammy fruits and a hefty portion of oak. Had with "happy outdoor piglet"-filé and stomped Essunga-potatoes - which paired fairly well. At Albert's Trollhättan, Sweden.

Oct 28th, 2016
Jennifer Strauss

This has a nice aromatic nose that balances out with the taste. This is a classic 2012 shiraz that should be tried.

This has a nice aromatic nose that balances out with the taste. This is a classic 2012 shiraz that should be tried.

Jan 7th, 2017
Eric Vrtis

#atlasofwine felt like taking a good picture tonight! I've been calling Atlas "The Superlative Kitten" because of our calling him the fluffiest, handsomest, cuddliest cat. He's also the most photogenic. (Proud dad disclosure.) McLaren Vale shiraz here and a darn good one! Loaded up on the lavender/violet, ripe forest blueberry jam with fresh cracked white pepper, dare I say eucalyptus, mint jelly, sandalwood. The palate delivers fresh dark fruit and is drier than expected. 👏🏼

#atlasofwine felt like taking a good picture tonight! I've been calling Atlas "The Superlative Kitten" because of our calling him the fluffiest, handsomest, cuddliest cat. He's also the most photogenic. (Proud dad disclosure.) McLaren Vale shiraz here and a darn good one! Loaded up on the lavender/violet, ripe forest blueberry jam with fresh cracked white pepper, dare I say eucalyptus, mint jelly, sandalwood. The palate delivers fresh dark fruit and is drier than expected. 👏🏼

Dec 31st, 2016
Matt Condit

Spicy and good! Awesome for cooking

Spicy and good! Awesome for cooking

Dec 12th, 2016
Jennifer Strauss

This is probably my favorite out of the lot of 2012 southern Australian wines I tried. It has a subdued floral smell & taste to it. The aftertaste really rolls to the back of the tongue. I'll look for this again.

This is probably my favorite out of the lot of 2012 southern Australian wines I tried. It has a subdued floral smell & taste to it. The aftertaste really rolls to the back of the tongue. I'll look for this again.

Nov 20th, 2016
AJ Sethi

Very smooth. Fruits and berries.

Very smooth. Fruits and berries.

Jul 3rd, 2016
Calanthia Mei

Medium ruby color wine. Engaging plum, dark chocolate with hints of vanilla oak on the nose. Plenty of dark fruits on the palate with charming, velvety finish. Appropriate acidity and not too much tannin to my taste.

Medium ruby color wine. Engaging plum, dark chocolate with hints of vanilla oak on the nose. Plenty of dark fruits on the palate with charming, velvety finish. Appropriate acidity and not too much tannin to my taste.

Jan 14th, 2016
Nickolaus Hines

A little plum and velvety tannins. Slight spice on the finish

A little plum and velvety tannins. Slight spice on the finish

Oct 3rd, 2015