wirra wirra vineyards | bell ringer newsletter | april 2016

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Our existing cellar door is being opened out to complement the Deli, making it a more comfortable and easy to navigate tasting space for visitors. On the other side of the winery, the Old Cellar Door has lost a wall, enabling private tasters to see through to the workings of the winery and the Tribe going about their day-to-day business among the barrels. It becomes a beautiful and historic space for our Tour and Tasting Experiences which have been recently modified to meet the demands of travellers and tourism operators alike. Cellarhands, you are on notice! The foyer to the Old Cellar Door becomes a Board Room like no other. At the heart of a working winery, we hope it will aract local businesses to plan a unique offsite day that can encompass access to state of the art meeting facilities, outdoor activities – catapult anyone? – and tutored wine tastings. Importantly we believe that none of the development will detract from the charm that is Wirra Wirra, in fact it more fully utilises the site and structure that Tro leſt behind for all to enjoy. One of my favourite touches is dragging the beautiful oversized doors that have been tucked away on the “old side”, to become front and centre of a new entrance that welcomes visitors to the cellar door. No longer will noses be pressed against windows trying to fathom if you’ve come to the right place. No one will be leſt in any doubt as to where they are. If so, just follow the scent waſting from Luke’s coffee machine, which will be offering up a new Wirra Wirra signature blend he is working on with the boys at Dawn Patrol. By the time winter hits, you will be able to meet, eat and greet at Wirra Wirra. Elsewhere, you’ll read of packaging overhauls to the wines we call the RGT Collection – Lost Watch, Catapult, 12th Man etc ; and a tweak to the wine style and presentation of our Scrubby Rise range. These come with a desire to remain relevant to trade and customers across the country and far beyond our borders. There’s the introduction of the first ever website for Ashton Hills Vineyard and a chance for Bell Ringers to discover these exceptional wines as we slowly get “Grenache. That’s the s#%t, you blend away with shiraz to get rid of it isn’t it?” I can remember it like yesterday. Having just clocked up 10 years of disservice at this wonderful place called Wirra Wirra, I had cause to reflect on a number of my more “interesting” memories earned in the line of duty. The occasion was a Bell Ringer dinner at a flash Melbourne restaurant for around a hundred guests. The room was booked solid and I’d retired to my spot at the dinner table and passed the microphone to Smithy. The fact that our Senior Winemaker gave a heartfelt and passionate discourse on the wonders of old vine grenache and the 98 year old vines that had given birth to this exceptional new release called The Absconder, maered lile to the gent opposite me and leſt me thinking, “If this wine doesn’t change your mind about grenache, what ever will?” The theme of change is everywhere at Wirra Wirra at present and a recurring presence throughout this newsleer. I only have to look out of my office window to see the early stages of the development that is going to turn us from a wine tasting destination, to a wine tourism destination. Walls are coming down, beams are going up and all through the tribe is a palpable sense of excitement about what the future holds. The late custodian of carpentry, wonder of the woodturn at Wirra Wirra, Harrythebuilder, has enjoyed naming rights to the so-called Library that has served as our meeting room for a number of years. It’s only fair then that upon the transformation of this space into a purveyor of killer coffee, mouth-watering meats and cheeses, paninis par excellence and the occasional glass of wine, shall be bestowed the title of Harry’s Deli. Harry’s Deli will open out into a shaded courtyard area, finally making good use of the outdoor space that has historically been too hot to sit at in summer and too cold to enjoy in the winter. comfortable with the boutique Adelaide Hills pinot noir producer we acquired last year. On our doorstep there is a renewal of the Scrubby Rise Vineyard to rid ourselves of the scourge of eutypa – commonly known as Dead Arm – that has made that block the viticultural equivalent of fighting with one arm tied behind our backs for the past decade. And geing back to where we started – grenache – has anything changed there? Maybe, just maybe, it’s starting to get the recognition it deserves. In a recent edition of his Wine Companion E-bulletin, James Halliday stated that, “No other red variety comes close on a value for money yardstick, and most grenaches have a drinking span of 10-20 years, commencing as yearlings.” Respected wine critic Nick Stock, writing for the international James Suckling website, recently ranked 2014 The Absconder Grenache in the top five of over 300 wines he had tasted in McLaren Vale. At our cellars, we see the Original Blend Grenache Shiraz fly out the door and the likes of SC Pannell, Samuel’s Gorge and D’Arenberg continue to earn favour with their grenache offerings. Wine styles, labels and even cellar doors, continue to evolve over time. It keeps things fresh and interesting for us and more importantly we hope, for you as well. While Tro might be “resting” peacefully at the other end of Strout Rd, down this way there’s more going on at Wirra Wirra than at any stage in my time here. Maybe the first ten were the easy ones? 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Page 1: Wirra Wirra Vineyards | Bell Ringer Newsletter | April 2016

Our existing cellar door is being opened out to complement the Deli, making it a more comfortable and easy to navigate tasting space for visitors.

On the other side of the winery, the Old Cellar Door has lost a wall, enabling private tasters to see through to the workings of the winery and the Tribe going about their day-to-day business among the barrels. It becomes a beautiful and historic space for our Tour and Tasting Experiences which have been recently modified to meet the demands of travellers and tourism operators alike. Cellarhands, you are on notice!

The foyer to the Old Cellar Door becomes a Board Room like no other. At the heart of a working winery, we hope it will attract local businesses to plan a unique offsite day that can encompass access to state of the art meeting facilities, outdoor activities – catapult anyone? – and tutored wine tastings.

Importantly we believe that none of the development will detract from the charm that is Wirra Wirra, in fact it more fully utilises the site and structure that Trott left behind for all to enjoy.

One of my favourite touches is dragging the beautiful oversized doors that have been tucked away on the “old side”, to become front and centre of a new entrance that welcomes visitors to the cellar door. No longer will noses be pressed against windows trying to fathom if you’ve come to the right place. No one will be left in any doubt as to where they are. If so, just follow the scent wafting from Luke’s coffee machine, which will be offering up a new Wirra Wirra signature blend he is working on with the boys at Dawn Patrol.

By the time winter hits, you will be able to meet, eat and greet at Wirra Wirra.

Elsewhere, you’ll read of packaging overhauls to the wines we call the RGT Collection – Lost Watch, Catapult, 12th Man etc ; and a tweak to the wine style and presentation of our Scrubby Rise range. These come with a desire to remain relevant to trade and customers across the country and far beyond our borders.

There’s the introduction of the first ever website for Ashton Hills Vineyard and a chance for Bell Ringers to discover these exceptional wines as we slowly get

“Grenache. That’s the s#%t, you blend away with shiraz to get rid of it isn’t it?”

I can remember it like yesterday. Having just clocked up 10 years of disservice at this wonderful place called Wirra Wirra, I had cause to reflect on a number of my more

“interesting” memories earned in the line of duty. The occasion was a Bell Ringer dinner at a flash Melbourne restaurant for around a hundred guests. The room was booked solid and I’d retired to my spot at the dinner table and passed the microphone to Smithy. The fact that our Senior Winemaker gave a heartfelt and passionate discourse on the wonders of old vine grenache and the 98 year old vines that had given birth to this exceptional new release called The Absconder, mattered little to the gent opposite me and left me thinking, “If this wine doesn’t change your mind about grenache, what ever will?”

The theme of change is everywhere at Wirra Wirra at present and a recurring presence throughout this newsletter.

I only have to look out of my office window to see the early stages of the development that is going to turn us from a wine tasting destination, to a wine tourism destination. Walls are coming down, beams are going up and all through the tribe is a palpable sense of excitement about what the future holds.

The late custodian of carpentry, wonder of the woodturn at Wirra Wirra, Harrythebuilder, has enjoyed naming rights to the so-called Library that has served as our meeting room for a number of years. It’s only fair then that upon the transformation of this space into a purveyor of killer coffee, mouth-watering meats and cheeses, paninis par excellence and the occasional glass of wine, shall be bestowed the title of Harry’s Deli.

Harry’s Deli will open out into a shaded courtyard area, finally making good use of the outdoor space that has historically been too hot to sit at in summer and too cold to enjoy in the winter.

comfortable with the boutique Adelaide Hills pinot noir producer we acquired last year.

On our doorstep there is a renewal of the Scrubby Rise Vineyard to rid ourselves of the scourge of eutypa – commonly known as Dead Arm – that has made that block the viticultural equivalent of fighting with one arm tied behind our backs for the past decade.

And getting back to where we started – grenache – has anything changed there? Maybe, just maybe, it’s starting to get the recognition it deserves. In a recent edition of his Wine Companion E-bulletin, James Halliday stated that, “No other red variety comes close on a value for money yardstick, and most grenaches have a drinking span of 10-20 years, commencing as yearlings.” Respected wine critic Nick Stock, writing for the international James Suckling website, recently ranked 2014 The Absconder Grenache in the top five of over 300 wines he had tasted in McLaren Vale. At our cellars, we see the Original Blend Grenache Shiraz fly out the door and the likes of SC Pannell, Samuel’s Gorge and D’Arenberg continue to earn favour with their grenache offerings.

Wine styles, labels and even cellar doors, continue to evolve over time. It keeps things fresh and interesting for us and more importantly we hope, for you as well. While Trott might be “resting” peacefully at the other end of Strout Rd, down this way there’s more going on at Wirra Wirra than at any stage in my time here. Maybe the first ten were the easy ones?

Cheers

Andrew Kay Head Caretaker

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHnFIaLp_ys

April 2016

Grenache. Not Grenache.

If I Can’t Change Your Mind

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What’s Up, Doc?

We love it when Bell Ringers drop by Cellar Door and share their stories with us. And trust us, we’ve heard some rippers. Dr. Brenton Mollison was checking the very old pics (sorry, Doc) on the wall and pointed out that he was indeed the young child in the photo! If that wasn’t enough, he casually let it be known that he knew Tristan who was serving him rather intimately. Eyebrows resumed normal positions when he explained that he actually introduced baby Tristan to the world all those years ago. We get the occasional schoolteacher in who claims to have educated members of the Wirra Wirra Tribe (wouldn’t rush to put that on your CV – Ed.), but to have been there for the birth – that’s a first.

And if one green bottle…

As part of the renovation works we’ve been undertaking recently at Cellar Door, the courtyard wall was demolished. The building crew from G-Force who are undertaking the construction project are the neatest and most careful group of hard-hatted blokes you could imagine. In delicately dismantling the wall, they discovered an old plastic Wirra Wirra carry bag. Rather than plough on through, they carefully removed the bag and revealed its contents – a bottle of 2001 Church Block, looking remarkably well-preserved. A bit of digging (metaphorical this time), revealed that the culprit was most likely the late and much missed Kym Pilkington, who greyer Bell Ringers will remember fondly from our Cellar Door just a touch over a decade back. Seems Kymbo tucked the bottle away for safe-keeping. Trust that girl to still bring a smile to our faces.

Magnum Force

When we came on board as the wine partner for the South Australian Cricket Association and an official sponsor of the Adelaide Strikers at the start of the summer, little did we know what exciting times lay ahead. The women’s team, the Breezair SA Scorpions kicked things off by taking out the 50 over competition, wrestling away the long-term trophy stranglehold of NSW. The WestEnd Redbacks reached the final of the 50 over competition, the Matador Cup going down to NSW, before the Adelaide Strikers finished in top spot in the Big Bash League, just missing the final. Finally, the Redbacks finished top of the Sheffield Shield competition, missing out to Victoria in the final. For such a young and inexperienced Redbacks squad, who were bottom of the rung twelve months ago, these were exceptional achievements.

During the season, we offered magnums of Church Block as incentives to the players, giving them away for centuries or five wicket hauls. By the end of March, players had received 20 magnums, with Travis Head the biggest recipient with five to his name.

Around a decade ago, we decided to recognise many of the wonderful stories and memories of Richard “Gregory” Trott across a range of wines we call the RGT Series. You know them as Lost Watch, Hiding Champion, The 12th Man, Catapult and Woodhenge. We’ve recently given the presentation of these wines a bit of a facelift, tidying up the labels and hopefully reflecting the serious quality of the wine behind the fun stories.

The wines have always been crafted with a view to displaying our dream combination of grape variety and region, from the cool-climate chardonnay of the Adelaide Hills 12th Man, to the classic rich McLaren Vale shiraz of Woodhenge.

Lookout for the new labels, starting with the release of the 2014 Woodhenge Shiraz, with the RGT stamp on the label assuring you of style and provenance. Don’t forget to check out the story on the back too…

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“It’s all there in black and white,” - Doc Mollinson reminisces.

Gift wrapping at Cellar Door left a bit to be desired in Kymbo’s time.

“Then there was the 100 I made in the backyard at Mum’s...” AK’s career highlights had Trav enthralled.

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Order online www.wirrawirra.com; call Cellar Door on 08 8323 8414; or email us on [email protected]

Grubby Rise?

The normally stunning vista that takes in the view from the Jetty over our Scrubby Rise Vineyard has been looking a little average over the past few months. In fact, we have been known to use any sort of distraction to get visitors to avert their gaze back towards the winery – “wow, look over there by the cellars” – “what?” – “I think it might be a unicorn!”. Those not so easily led would have noticed the absence of vines and a rather barren block facing the Turraparri Creek line. It’s the result of an ongoing vineyard management project where we have ripped out a vineyard that has really struggled over the past decade with eutypa – a very common trunk disease in older Australian vineyards sometimes referred to as “Dead Arm”. It was holding us back in terms of quality and yields and after trying numerous stop-gap measures we have bitten the bullet and will be replanting it over the Spring. The lucky young vines to find a home at Wirra Wirra will be cabernet sauvignon. Clones are WA Cape Selection and SA125 for those who get excited about such things.

Welcome AHV, to the 21st Century

Bell Ringers who would like to order wines from Ashton Hills Vineyard, the revered boutique Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir producer that we acquired last year can now do so with a minimum of fuss. We have dragged AHV kicking and screaming into the 21st century with its first ever website. Sign up and online ordering is simple. It’s also a chance to learn a bit more about the place, the full range of wines and the man behind it all, Stephen George.

Check it out at www.ashtonhills.com.au

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Tailor Made The Man in the Bowler Hat and his Red Boat have leapt to prominence on our new Scrubby Rise labels. The original painting that spawned the colourful label has gone on to become one of surrealist artist’s Andrew Baines most requested works and the man in the boat has become an integral part of the Scrubby Rise story. An upgrade of the range will see the well-tailored gent take centre stage on a crisp white background as we tweak the wines in the range in response to customer feedback from around the globe. Scrubby Rise “Red” as it is colloquially known, will revert to the classic Australian red blend of shiraz and cabernet, dropping the third variety of petit verdot from the blend. The 2016 Scrubby “White” will take a similar path, dropping the viognier from the blend to become a sauvignon blanc semillon style. Scrubby Rise Chardonnay, will no longer carry the term “unoaked”, as it now spends a small amount of time in barrel, producing a smoother, more rounded wine while still showcasing the fresh, bright chardonnay fruit.Look out for The Man in the Bowler hat and check out the new blends. Can you spot the difference?

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Temp’s back for Trio Taster

When we introduced our Iberian-inspired Esperanza range at Cellar Door a few years back, the goal was to have a Tempranillo, a Monastrell and a Touriga Nacional. The Temp and the Monastrell were first out of the blocks while we waited for the Touriga vines to mature. The first Temp sold out in a flash, but we were not happy with the follow-up vintages which were never released. Finally, we have all three wines together in all their glory at the one time with the release of the 2015 Esperanza Tempranillo!

For many Bell Ringers, these wines are something new and a little bit different. For the Wirra Wirra Tribe we give these wines a fair touch up over the cooler months and we think that you should too.

To find out which of the styles takes your fancy, we are offering an Esperanza Taster 3 Pack exclusive to Cellar Door.

For just $75 (normally $90) you will receive 1 bottle each of the 2015 Esperanza Tempranillo; 2014 Esperanza Monastrell and 2014 Esperanza Touriga Nacional. Order 6 bottles and we’ll deliver it to your door gratis! Obviously that’s Latin for “Free”, not quite Iberian, but you get the picture.

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I’ll have what she’s having

It’s getting closer! Harry’s Deli @ Wirra Wirra will be opening in June and finally provides a satisfactory response to the most asked question that Kristie at Reception gets each and every week – “How does your CEO look so young for his age?” – no, no, the other one – “Do you have food at Wirra Wirra?” YES, YES we do!

Harry’s Deli will be offering the best coffee in McLaren Vale. We know that, because Luke Beare from our Cellar Door told us so and he will be running the Deli. Luke was McLaren Vale’s gun barista at Blessed Cheese a few years back and lives, breathes and obviously drinks – great coffee. He has been working with the guys at Dawn Patrol to make a signature blend for Harry’s Deli which is under lock and key at present.

We’ll also be offering light meals such as toasted paninis, salads and platters made up of delicious meats and cheeses sourced from local and international producers – including our McLaren Vale neighbours. Taking pride of place in the cooler months will be the famous Trott Pie, which uber-chef David Swain of Fino fame has kindly given us permission to offer to famished travellers.

There’ll be wines by the glass and a beer or two as well.

And because it’s a Deli, if you love a particular meat, cheese – or even the beans behind our coffee – we’ll wrap it up and send it home with you.

Stay tuned to our Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram accounts and your Inbox, to learn more about Harry’s Deli @ Wirra Wirra as opening date draws closer.

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Harry’s trademark Wirra Wirra cap with a Camel non-filter in hand.

Order here at wirrawirra.com/shop/special-offers/

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Best Vintage Since Last Year

Is it good luck to crush your last fruit on April 1? That’s the way it played out this year when a block of top notch 70 year old grenache from the white sands opposite Yangarra kept us waiting – until after the End of Vintage Party no less – to reach optimum colour and flavour ripeness.

And what a vintage it’s been! From the moment we welcomed a bunch of cellar rats from the USA (4), Canada (1), Italy (1), French (1), Mexico (1), Spain (1) and the obligatory Aussie, to join us for this year’s harvest, we knew we were in for something special. The group were enthusiastic, hard-working and good fun tapping into the local culture, food and wine (and beer…).

They experienced a vintage that was early again – or maybe early is now the norm – and quite compressed. Temperatures were generally mild with none of the usual February and March heat spikes South Australia normally experiences, leading to dream ripening conditions with the fruit finding its flavour at relatively low alcohol levels.

Yields and quality levels were both high – which isn’t always the case – and winemakers across the region are wearing broad smiles which can only be a good thing. At our place, Smithy concurs and at this early stage is flagging McLaren Vale shiraz and grenache as the standouts, along with chardonnay from the Adelaide Hills.

And the “EOVP”? This year we took the crew for surfing lessons at Middleton Beach, followed by a gourmet bbq cooked by Chef Todd Steele on the lawns overlooking Horseshoe Bay at Port Elliott. With a game of cricket going at all times – how much more Aussie could you get? The surfing lessons unearthed a few hidden talents among the group and the injury count was relatively minor compared with other years. One sprained knee (Enviro Manager); a grazed head (Production and Logistics Manager) and a bruised ego (Managing Director).

Mary River Cruises

What does the term Long Service Leave mean to most people? Feet up, blue skies, a warm gentle breeze and a cocktail on a remote island? Not for our Health and Safety Manager, Mary Gordon. Mary and her partner Kevin decided to challenge themselves when it came to soaking up the LSL.

How does paddling 2500km – the length of the River Murray – in a two-person Canadian canoe sound? That’s an interesting way to spend around four months off work.

Mary and Kevin began their river adventure at Bringenbrong Bridge, just the other side of Corryong, Victoria. On Day One, their canoe was swept sideways and pulled under by the swift cross current. Fortunately, all their gear was well secured and stayed with the canoe as they swam to safety. The waterproof bags passed their first test!

That night they camped upon a grassy flood bench some 3m above the flow of water and awoke in the morning to a swollen and faster flowing river. Their canoe and some of the gear had been swept away during the night! Frantically making their way along the bank, they discovered a paddle bobbing by the shore some 500m away and the canoe a further 200m along the river. Miraculously Mary spotted something trapped in willow branches just beneath the surface and somehow all their gear was retrieved.

We know this, because Mary has been feeding us information whenever she can. If that is what the first 24 hours were like, we can only wait to hear what the next 16 weeks holds. And yes, the irony of the fact her title is Health AND Safety Manager has not been lost on anyone around here.

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How Kevin will see Mary for the next 16 weeks

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We welcome back the smiling face of Kelly Fargher to Cellar Door after her first foray into motherhood and also just so we can use the term MotherFargher again in this bulletin. Great to have you back, Kel.

A kind of farewell to Jane Arnold who recently clocked up 10 years of stellar service at Wirra Wirra. Janey has been working in the winery Lab and helping out at Cellar Door in most recent times, while flirting rather successfully with the art of cheesemaking in her spare time. Jane has plans to crank up the cheesemaking biz while still helping out occasionally at Cellar Door, but her “day job” in the Lab will come to an end. We plan to feature some of Jane’s cheeses in Harry’s Deli. If you get to sample her haloumi, there’s no going back.

A big welcome to Christine Keen who will be working part-time in the Winery Lab taking over some of Jane’s duties. Christine has joined us from Vinpac and through herself into the deep end coming on board at the height of vintage, which she handled with aplomb. Welcome Christine!

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Little ‘n’ Large

Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine has rolled out their Australia’s Best Cellar Doors edition for the past few years and they’re making a habit of being very kind to us. For the second year running, Wirra Wirra was named Best Large Cellar Door in McLaren Vale and Ashton Hills was Best Small Cellar Door in the Adelaide Hills. It’s nice to get the double. With our exciting new developments taking place at both sites over the next 12 months, we modestly suggest a new category might be in order for 2017. Drop by and see what all the fuss is about.

You Can’t Buy Experience (except here)

We are all set to launch a new range of tour and tasting experiences for 2016/17 as part of the revamp of our Old Cellar Door facility.

The Old Cellar Door will continue to be used for private tastings and has been upgraded to provide a view into the working winery cellars, as well as tasting benches and seating to accommodate wine masterclasses and food and wine matching presentations.

Contact Lisa Mc at Cellar Door (08) 83238414, or [email protected] to ask about our Tour and Tasting Experience which has packages for groups from two to 30 people. The packages come in different shapes, sizes and prices, ranging from the 90 minute Shiraz Experience, all the way to the half day Wirra Wirra Signature Tour. Details on all our tours and tastings can be found at: www.tourism.wirrawirra.com

With June rapidly approaching, we will once again be participating in the McLaren Vale Sea and Vines Festival over the long

weekend. With all the activity happening at the winery at present, we will be doings a

little differently this year.

Sunday 12th will be a normal trading day for our Cellar Door opening from 11-5pm.

On the holiday Monday 13th June, Cellar Door will be open as usual and we will be

taking part in Monday Zest between 12-4pm. Latin love, Italian passion and the best blues music in town. Taco Cat

and Adelaide Wood Fired Pizza bring their soulful street food to Wirra Wirra’s Cellar Door. With the slinky sounds of Room to Groove, this little mix will bring a smile to your faces AND your feet. Wines will be available by the glass and admission is FREE. Families very welcome and no

bookings are required.

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Christine checks for any evidence of NZ sauvignon blanc in our Rosé. It’s everywhere you know…

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We’re running really low on whites at present! For those of you who think white wines are what you drink while you wait for the reds to breathe, this is “Bell Ringer Offer nirvana” for you.

We have prize winners galore and also a couple of museum favourites from a great year in 2010. Doesn’t seem right to me that we now refer to 2010 as museum releases, but this is what happens as you get older…

What th ey’re saying about us…

Special Offers

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2013 The Angelus Cabernet Sauvignon

When executed well, I am of the opinion that Cabernet Sauvignon can be McLaren Vale’s hero variety… Bravo.

94 points Stuart Robinson The Vinsomniac March 2016

2014 The Absconder Grenache

… immense fragrance and freshness nicely wrapped in fine, even and smooth tannin…

95 points Nick Stock jamessuckling.com February 2016

2014 Woodhenge Shiraz

… first and foremost a stalwart example of the best of McLaren Vale Shiraz. It evokes a vast history as much as glimmer with a more peaceful, harmonious future. Five or more years in the dungeon will simply add richer timbre, more volume and higher tenors to the old boys’ bass choir.

Philip White InDaily March 2016

2015 Mrs Wigley Rosé

A full-flavoured rose and a very good one… great drinkability.

93 points Buy of the Week The Real Review Huon Hooke March 2016

Autumn Award Winning Pack The leaves may be falling but it’s the gongs that have been raining down on this selection of Wirra Wirra top shelf reds! ★ 2 btls x '13 Church Block Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot 94 PTS JAMES HALLIDAY. ★ 2 btls x ’14 Woodhenge Shiraz DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL 2016 CHINA WINE & SPIRIT SHOW ★ 2 btls x ‘14 Catapult Shiraz GOLD MEDAL 2015 DECANTER ASIAN WINE AWARDS ★ 2 btls x ’14 Amator Shiraz CELLAR DOOR ONLY VINEYARD BIODYNAMIC CERTIFIED ★ 2 btls x ’14 Amator Cabernet Sauvignon CELLAR DOOR ONLY VINEYARD BIODYNAMIC CERTIFIED ★ 2 btls x ’15 Original Blend NEW RELEASE

(Normally $260) Special Bell Ringer Offer $210 + FREE FREIGHT TO ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA

Vintage 6 pack (Museum Release) We know from experience that Bell Ringers love it when we pry open the creaky doors to the Wirra Wirra museum. Tucked in behind unwanted bits and pieces such as CJ’s Essendon membership, Miller’s “Guide To Fitness for Under 50s” and Sam’s Little Black Book we’ve discovered a few boxes of the mighty 2010 Church Block and the exceptional Angelus from the same year. Halliday gave the Church Block 92 points saying “Hail the ’10 vintage”. It also finished in a raft of Top 100 lists for the year. The 2010 The Angelus picked up 97 points from Halliday and 94 from Campbell Mattinson who stated, “I have no doubt this will age well and for a very long time…” ★ 3 btls x ’10 Church Block Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot ★ 3 btls x ’10 Angelus Cabernet Sauvignon

If we sold these by the bottle at our Cellar Door, a mixed six pack would cost $405. Your Bell Ringer Offer is just $320 + FREE FREIGHT TO ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA. STOCKS STRICTLY LIMITED – available while they last.

2015 Lost Watch Riesling

It’s one of many SA cool-region wines with a high natural acidity that will underpin its long-term development potential, 5 years is the barest minimum, but will be enough for the light within to burst into life.

94 points The Wine Companion James Halliday January 2016

2013 RSW Shiraz

… deep in flavour, impressive in concentration, superb in balance…a magical balancing act that will satisfy those seeking the feel of a prestige wine. It’s all here.

94 points Mike Bennie WBM January/February 2016

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Online ordering: www.wirrawirra.com/shopPost, phone, fax or email your order to: Wirra Wirra Vineyards – PO Box 145, McLaren Vale SA 5171 T: (08) 8323 8414 F: (08) 8323 8596 E: [email protected] enclose a cheque/money order or credit card authority to cover the full cost of the wines and Freight + Insurance if applicable. Payable to Wirra Wirra Vineyards.

Order Form April 2016FREE FREIGHTFree freight on all orders over 23 bottles +Autumn Award Winning Pack, Vintage 6 pack and Esperanza Mixed 6 pack.

I would like to be included on the Bell Ringers mailing list to receive future offers: □ Yes □ No □ Already MemberMy preferred contact is: □ All □ Snail Mail □ Phone □ Email OnlyName: D.O.B:Address: City/Town/Suburb: State: Post Code: Telephone: ( ) Email Address:Special Delivery Instructions:Payment Method: □ Cheque □ m/order □ AMEX □ MasterCard □ VISACard #: Expiry Date: / CCV# (3 digits on back of c/card):Signature: (I am over 18 years of age)

CON NOTE PCKD BY DATE SENT # BOTTLES # CARTONS

Bell Ringer’sPriceVIN Whites $RRP TOTAL

2015 Hiding Champion Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc (SOLD OUT) - - - - - -2015 Scrubby Rise Unoaked Chardonnay (SOLD OUT) - - - - - -2015 Scrubby Rise Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Viognier $15.00 $13.50 x Btls = $2015 The 12th Man Adelaide Hills Chardonnay $31.50 $28.35 x Btls = $2015 The Lost Watch Riesling $24.00 $21.60 x Btls = $

Reds2015 Mrs Wigley Grenache Rosé $20.00 $18.00 x Btls = $2013 Esperanza Monastrell (Cellar Door Exclusive) $25.00 $22.50 x Btls = $2014 Esperanza Monastrell (Cellar Door Exclusive) $30.00 $27.00 x Btls = $2014 Esperanza Touriga Nacional (Cellar Door Exclusive) $30.00 $27.00 x Btls = $2014 Esperanza Tempranillo (Cellar Door Exclusive) $30.00 $27.00 x Btls = $2015 Original Blend Grenache Shiraz $25.00 $22.50 x Btls = $2014 Scrubby Rise Shiraz Cabernet Petit Verdot $15.00 $13.50 x Btls = $2013 Church Block Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot $20.00 $18.00 x Btls = $2014 Catapult Shiraz (Gold Medal Winner!) $25.00 $22.50 x Btls = $2014 Woodhenge Shiraz $35.00 $31.50 x Btls = $2014 Amator Shiraz (Cellar Door Exclusive) $30.00 $27.00 x Btls = $2014 Amator Cabernet Sauvignon (Gold Medal Winner!) $30.00 $27.00 x Btls = $2014 The Absconder Grenache $70.00 $63.00 x Btls = $2013 RSW Shiraz $70.00 $63.00 x Btls = $2013 The Angelus Cabernet Sauvignon $70.00 $63.00 x Btls = $2013 Scarce Earth Patritti Single Vineyard Shiraz $130.00 $117.00 x Btls = $

Fizz & Fortified2011 The Cousins Sparkling Pinot Noir (SOLD OUT) - - - - - -2015 Mrs Wigley Moscato 500mL $18.00 $16.20 x Btls = $2007 Sparrow’s Lodge Vintage Port 375mL (SOLD OUT) - - - - - -

Specialised Format2013 375mL Church Block Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot $12.00 $10.80 x Btls = $2013 1.5 Litre Church Block Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot $70.00 $63.00 x Btls = $2013 1.5 Litre The Angelus Cabernet Sauvignon $155.00 $139.50 x Btls = $2012 1.5 Litre Woodhenge Shiraz (SOLD OUT) - - - - - -2013 1.5 Litre RSW Shiraz $155.00 $139.50 x Btls = $

Special OffersAutumn Award Winning Pack + FREE FREIGHT $260.00 $210.00 x 12pk = $Vintage 6 pack (Museum Release) + FREE FREIGHT $405.00 $320.00 x 6pk = $Esperanza Mixed 3 pack $95.00 $75.00 x 3pk = $Esperanza Mixed 6 pack + FREE FREIGHT $190.00 $150.00 x 6pk = $

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