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Wirra Wirra
"Amongst the Gum Trees"
For the enjoyment of the finer things in life…
Good friends, fine food, lively conversation, wonderful music and of course... Great Wine!
Wirra Wirra Vineyards was originally established in 1894 by known South Australian eccentric and cricketer Robert Strangways Wigley. The winery prospered in its early days, producing many wines including a much acclaimed Shiraz, which was exported to England and the Empire until his death in 1925. The winery ran into disrepair and was eventually abandoned.
In 1969 under the watchful eye of the late Greg Trott and his cousin Roger, the winery was rebuilt from the remnants of two walls and some slate fermenting tanks. As with all subsequent Trott endeavours, it was the sheer magnitude and unlikeliness of the project that made it so attractive.
The cellar door at Wirra Wirra is a warm and friendly place. Guests are welcomed by knowledgeable and enthusiastic members of the Wirra Wirra tribe committed to enriching both the Wirra Wirra and McLaren Vale experience.
The Tribe at Wirra Wirra live by the late Greg Trott’s mantra:
'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.'
Guests are invited to taste through our current vintage wines, including our famous Church Block red, as well as a selection of small volume releases exclusive to Cellar Door. The Sparrow's Lodge wines are small batches of wine that our winemakers have identified as exceptional examples of the winery's Innovation Program. Let us know what you think!
Take a moment to absorb the beauty of the Scrubby Rise and Woodhenge vineyards matched with a glass of wine and a selection of the cheeses on offer. If you take a fancy to ringing the 3/4 tonne Angelus Bell, you are invited to do so in celebration of all that McLaren Vale has to offer.
We also have a selection of toys and games to keep the little ones amused, while Mum and Dad get down to the serious business of tasting wine.
