2022 Wirra Wirra Woodhenge Shiraz

Rich and deeply fruited yet refined in it’s feel.

Matured in a combination of French and American oak barriques and hogsheads (25% new) for a period of 18 months. Dense inky black heart with a vibrant dark red black tinged hue. Blackberry and liquorice scents show good aromatic lift followed by some dark plum, spicy vanillin cedar and peppered earth notes. Rich succulent blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits caress the medium to full bodied palate. Spicy vanillin cedar, subtle earthy fennel and pepper elements form the underbelly. Nicely fleshed mouth feel with a fine yet sturdy tannin structure. Finishes long and deeply fruited yet carries a sense of refinement.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews…..
Robust and inviting aromas of blood plums, blackcurrants, tobacco leaves and iodine. The palate is full-bodied with firmly integrated tannins and balanced acidity, giving notes of mocha, licorice and dried herbs. Ripe and generous. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
92 Points
JamesSuckling.com

Coming off a range of sites of older vines, this is a bold expression in the range, though the cooler year turns the volume down. The oak is French and American, with 25% new (down from 40% prior), but it leaves its thumbprint, with char, vanilla and clove spicing across a full and rich, though not overly saturated, canvas of brambly berry and plum fruits, along with a little salted chocolate. Built for a loyal cohort, this satisfies the brief. Drink by 2030.
92 Points
Marcus Ellis – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion