2013 Wirra Wirra "Church Block" Red Blend McLaren Vale South Australia it was completely destemmed and

it was completely destemmed and aged in 70% new French oak and 30% in once used barrels

The style and palate weight is more than a little reminiscent of the wines the Varners made in the Santa Cruz Mountains

Black liquorice

and the explosive aromatics offer up notes of licorice

tart blackberry

2013 Wirra Wirra "Church Block" Red Blend McLaren Vale South Australia it was completely destemmed andThe staple of the Wirra Wirra stable, this has a definitive cabernet stamp to it with liquorice and dark chocolate. Plum fruits, cassis and black cherry flavors linger on elegant tannins. Nicely cut wine and cleverly blended. Drink now. (JS)