Wirra Wirra ‘Church Block’, McLaren Vale 2020

Cabernet Sauvignon 48%
Shiraz 42%
Merlot 10%
Combination of French (70%) and American oak (30%) barriques and hogsheads of which 10% is new.

Church Block was the first wine the late Greg Trott produced under the Wirra Wirra label back in 1972. He took the name from one of the original vineyards, which runs next to the small Bethany Church (est. 1854) across the road from Wirra Wirra’s century old ironstone cellars. Over five decades, the Church Block label has become an Australian favourite.

Bouquet – A heady lift of blackcurrant and plum is threaded with notes of cedar, black olive, and dried thyme.
Palate – A full flavoured palate with delicious ripe blackberry, blackcurrant and dark chocolate with fine tannins. Generous fruits and savoury character come together in a long, even, and balanced palate.