Wirra Wirra winery was established in 1894.
It was originally owned by South Australian cricketer Robert Stangways Wigley. For
the first few years the winery performed well, and its wines were exported to
England. During that period, it produced an acclaimed Shiraz. In 1926, after
Wigly’s death, the winery eventually closed. In 1969, the winery was rebuilt by
the combined efforts of Greg Trott and cousin Roger from its remnants. Three
years later, the winery produced its first wine - The Church Block, under Greg’s
guidance.
Vineyards
Its vineyards are present in Adelaide Hills
which is home to cool climate wines and the McLaren Vale region which is known
for its microclimate and a Mediterranean climate.
There are 6 vineyards under the winery.
These are - Nocowie, Scrubby Rise, Chook Block, Woodhenge,’73 Block and House
Block.
The winery incorporates organic and
biodynamic practices. It has received certification in year 2013 from NASAA
Group which is an International and Australian Organic Certifier.
Sustainability
Wirra Wirra wines has taken important steps
towards sustainability. Few of them are listed below -
·
It is a member of Australian
Packaging Covenant which is an initiative to reduce the amount of packaging
material entering waste lines.
·
It reduced the consumption of
electricity by 50% and cut down carbon emission by 60% during 2013-2014.
·
The winery has planted 4700
trees in the region since 2011.
Range
Range
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Major Wines
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RGT Collection
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Catapult Shiraz
Woodhenge Shiraz
12th Man
Chardonnay
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Flagship
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Angelus Cabernet Sauvignon
RSW Shiraz
Absconder Grenache
|
Mr. Wigly
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Mrs Wigly Grenache Rose
Mrs Wigly Moscato
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Scrubby Rise
|
Scrubby Rise Sauvignon Blanc
Semillon
Scrubby Rise Shiraz Cabernet
Sauvignon
Scrubby Rise Chardonnay
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Awards
and Recognition
The winery is rated 5 red stars by James
Halliday and its cellar door has been awarded as a Star Cellar door by Gourmet
Traveller Wine Magazine.
