TASTING NOTES FOR Wirra Wirra RSW Shiraz McLaren Vale South Australia 2018

🍷 Appearance
Deep, inky crimson with a near-black core. Dense and powerful, showing serious concentration in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Intense and layered, with blackberry, dark plum and black cherry leading the nose.
Complex notes of dark chocolate, aniseed, violet and baking spices sit alongside subtle French oak and savoury nuances.

👅 Palate
Full-bodied and richly structured, delivering waves of dark fruit, plum and blackcurrant.
A powerful core of fruit is supported by spice, cocoa, cedar and beautifully integrated oak, creating depth and complexity.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Firm, chewy tannins provide excellent structure and ageing potential.
The finish is long, layered and persistent, with dark fruit, spice and savoury oak lingering.

🍇 Overall Style
A flagship McLaren Vale Shiraz—bold, opulent and deeply complex.
Combines power and richness with finesse and structure, making it both impressive now and ideal for cellaring over the medium to long term.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with slow-cooked beef, lamb shanks, barbecued ribs or rich game dishes. Also excellent with aged hard cheeses.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A serious, premium Shiraz that delivers depth, power and classic McLaren Vale character.
A standout for premium straight dozens or top-tier mixed dozens where you want to impress and over-deliver.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷