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Wirra Wirra Turraparri Classic Dry White 2009 (12 x 750mL), SA.
Liquor Act 2007: It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of, a person under the age of 18 years. Liquor licence LIQP770010049
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Overview
Vibrant passionfruit, lime and tropical fruits are evident on the palate with a wonderful refreshing acidity providing a balance to the persistent flavour and pristine finish.
- Region:
- SA - Other South Australian
- State:
- South Australia
- Country:
- Australia
Winery Tasting Notes
Grape Varietals
Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier.
Colour
Vibrant straw with green tinges.
Aroma
Lifted passionfruit, lime and tropical fruits abound from the glass with a subtle orange blossom character being provided by the Viognier.
Palate
Vibrant passionfruit, lime and tropical fruits are evident on the palate with a wonderful refreshing acidity providing a balance to the persistent flavour and pristine finish.
Cellaring Potential
Drink within 1 - 2 years, drink while bright and zesty.
Food Matching
Char grilled chicken with asparagus and lemon.
Vineyards
Wirra Wirra sources fruit from a combination of owned vineyards and premium McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills growers.The blend of individual vineyard and sub-regional characteristics is the key to the Turraparri Classic Dry White.
Vintage
2009
Region
SA - Other South Australian
Grape Style
Other White Blends
Closure Type
Screwcap closure
Alcohol
12.5%
Winery Profile
Wirra Wirra is situated 37 km south of Adelaide in South Australia's famous McLaren Vale wine region. It is an historic site, which was originally built in 1894 and which by 1903 was producing a substantial quantity of wine that was primarily exported to the rest of the British Empire.
Wirra Wirra is an aboriginal name meaning "amongst the gumtrees". It was established by Robert Strangways Wigley, a former state cricketer and well known eccentric. Following his death in 1924 the vineyards were sold by his family and the cellars fell into disuse. It remained that way until 1969 when the site was bought from Vern Sparrow, son of Wigley's foreman Jack Sparrow, by cousins Greg and Roger Trott.
Assisted by Roger and armed with a few old photos and sketches, Greg re-built the derelict Wirra Wirra winery from two remaining walls and some slate fermenting tanks, transforming it into the handsome winery it is today. Trott did this all in his own inimitable style - always passionate, always iconoclastic, always fun and always unique. Trott lived by a simple philosophy; "Never give misery an even break, nor bad wine a second sip. You must be serious about quality, dedicated to your task in life, especially winemaking, but this should all be fun."
After a long illness, Trott passed away in 2005, but his spirit and sense of purpose is alive and well at Wirra Wirra. The winery has built a reputation for its classic McLaren Vale reds and elegant Adelaide Hills whites and has been described by James Halliday as “the best small to medium producer in McLaren vale and up there among the nation’s finest.”
Visitors to the historic ironstone cellars at Wirra Wirra will get a touch of Greg Trott's philosophy which is built around the celebration of life: great food, stimulating conversation, marvellous music, and of course a fine bottle of wine. From the massive post and rail fence, known as “Woodhenge” to the giant Angelus bell that sits atop the winery, Wirra Wirra has discoveries that have helped make it a must-visit destination in the McLaren Vale wine region.
