Name: Wirra Wirra Church Block
Brand: Wirra Wirra

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The Wirra Wirra Church Block is McLaren Vale's iconic red blend, first produced by Greg Trott in 1972 as the winery's flagship entry-level wine. The 2023 vintage blends 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Shiraz, and 8% Merlot, delivering plush, fruit-driven character with fine-grained tannins at exceptional value around AU$22. It has been a favourite of Australian red wine drinkers for decades and consistently punches above its price point.

Wirra Wirra Vineyards

Originally established in 1894 by Robert Strangways Wigley and revived in 1969 by cousins Greg and Roger Trott, Wirra Wirra is one of McLaren Vale's most historically significant and iconic family-owned producers, renowned for vibrant reds and certified organic/biodynamic estate vineyards.

Blend

54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Shiraz, 8% Merlot

Tasting Profile

Perfumed and fruit-driven, with aromas of blackberries, fresh plums, dried raspberries, potpourri and spices; the palate is plush and refined with fine-grained tannins and a juicy, fruit- and earth-driven finish with hints of mint and chocolate.

Region

McLaren Vale is a prestigious coastal wine region south of Adelaide, South Australia, known for producing rich, full-bodied reds — particularly Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Grenache — with a warm Mediterranean climate tempered by sea breezes from Gulf St Vincent.

Price Context

Approximately AU$22 / USD$18 (750ml) at retail — widely regarded as exceptional value for quality

Food Pairings

🥩 Roast Beef🦌 Venison🍝 Pasta with Rich Meat Sauce🧀 Aged Hard Cheeses🍖 Lamb Chops

Critic Scores

93/100 Campbell Mattinson93/100 Ned Goodwin91/100 Wine-Searcher (avg. 5 critic reviews) International Wine Challenge 2025 Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2025