Wirra Wirra Church Block Grenache Shiraz 2024

What a thoroughly beautiful wine this is from one of McLaren Vale’s finest wineries. It’s about 60% Grenache and the remainder Shiraz, coaxed with individual parcels, plunging and pump over. Only the Grenache saw oak—French puncheons for about eight months—while the Shiraz rested in stainless steel, contributing a bright freshness to the blend. The wine is brightly fruited with a crimson red hue. The nose is spicy with red fruits, a little mulberry and cherry, and a lift of perfume. The palate is seamlessly medium-bodied, balanced, and with great poise. Everything about this wine appeals, making it a joy to drink.