2022 Wirra Wirra RSW Shiraz

Rich, plush McLaren Vale Shiraz at it’s finest.

Wirra Wirra’s RSW is crafted from exceptional McLaren Vale Shiraz vineyards. The 2022 release consists of fruit from four blocks, three of which are from Wirra Wirra’s biodynamic Sandhill Vineyard. The fourth component is sourced from a Blewitt Springs vineyard planted in 1969. Maturation took place in French oak barriques (33% new) for a period of 18 months.
Super saturated inky black heart with a deep dark purple black tinged hue. Wafting through the nostrils are aromas of ripe blackberry, liquorice, dark plum and dark chocolate followed by some vanillin oak, earthy mocha and spice notes. Rich and plush, the palate is flooded with opulent blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits. Vanillin oak, earthy mocha and spice elements extend across the back half. Velvet smooth, seamlessly integrated tannins with a long seductively refined finish.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews…..
A mild season, again, and an elegant RSW, though still bristling with dark berries and plum, with some blue fruit echoes. Black tea, dried violet, some dried olive, dark panforte and amaro, licorice powder, old leather and tar. There’s an appealing savouriness to this, and a weight that sits below the fuller side of things, the detail clearly rendered, the tannic architecture resolute but not strident. It’s a very good release. Drink by 2038.
96 points
Marcus Ellis – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

The fruit for this outstanding Shiraz comes from four blocks, three of which are Wirra’s biodynamic Sandhill Vineyard. The fourth comes from Blewitt Springs, adding an important element from this great Shiraz sub-region. All blocks were treated separately, open fermented with some whole bunch use, and left for extended time on skins, contributing to the seamless integration of the wine. It shows a high degree of elegance within its stylish frame, with deeply concentrated red fruits, subtle peppery notes, and beautifully integrated tannins completing an impressive wine. Drink 2025-2040.
96 points
Ray Jordan – WinePilot.com

The 2022 Shiraz RSW is a sturdy rendition of this label, packed tight with dense fruit and surprising structure. It offers tight, brooding and focused aromas of dark earth, blackberry, spice and dried herbs. That savory theme continues thanks to a firm meaty core of flavor and robust gravelly tannins. The 2022 is impressive and built to last. Drink 2030-2044.
95 points
Angus Hughson - Vinous