Indulge in the crisp, elegant notes of Wirra Wirra 12th Man Chardonnay, a premium Australian wine with a captivating story. This Adelaide Hills Chardonnay offers a delightful balance of fruit and oak, perfect for any occasion.
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The ironstone cellars of Wirra Wirra house a history rich in mischief, adventure and dedication to creating great wines. The winery was built in 1894 by an eccentric former state cricketer, who absconded to McLaren Vale after embarrassing his family one too many times. It was re-built in the late 1960's by Greg Trott who dreamt of returning Wirra Wirra to its former glory.Greg Trott saw the game of cricket as the most noble of pursuits. As a youth, he even built his own concrete pitch at the family farm to emulate his heroes. Trott envisaged wearing the famous baggy green cap of the Australian team - if only to carry the drinks as 12th man. And if the drinks tray sported our Adelaide Hills chardonnay, Trott would have been warmly welcomed at any cricket fixture.The 12th Man is 100% Adelaide Hills Chardonnay, with a bouquet of white stone fruit, citrus and flint. The palate is soft and smooth with creaminess from lees ageing in oak barrels. Perfect with a seafood linguini, or just a summers day watching the cricket!
Product information
The ironstone cellars of Wirra Wirra house a history rich in mischief, adventure and dedication to creating great wines. The winery was built in 1894 by an eccentric former state cricketer, who absconded to McLaren Vale after embarrassing his family one too many times. It was re-built in the late 1960's by Greg Trott who dreamt of returning Wirra Wirra to its former glory.
Greg Trott saw the game of cricket as the most noble of pursuits. As a youth, he even built his own concrete pitch at the family farm to emulate his heroes. Trott envisaged wearing the famous baggy green cap of the Australian team - if only to carry the drinks as 12th man. And if the drinks tray sported our Adelaide Hills chardonnay, Trott would have been warmly welcomed at any cricket fixture.
The 12th Man is 100% Adelaide Hills Chardonnay, with a bouquet of white stone fruit, citrus and flint. The palate is soft and smooth with creaminess from lees ageing in oak barrels. Perfect with a seafood linguini, or just a summers day watching the cricket!
Country of Origin
Australia
Storage
ambient
Package Type
Bottle
Type of Closure
Screwcap
Recycling Information
Pack - Glass
Other Information
Full Product Name:
Chardonnay
Origin:
Wine of Australia
Importer:
Gonzalez Byass UK Ltd,
AL4 9HJ,
UK.
Additional Information:
9.8 units = 750ml per bottle
1.6 units = 125ml per glass
UK Government Recommends Adults Do Not Regularly Exceed:
Men 3 - 4 Units a Day
Women 2 - 3 Units a Day
Drink Responsibly
Brand
Wirra Wirra
Manufacturer
Produced by:
R.G. & R.T. Trott Pty. Ltd.,
Wirra Wirra Vineyards,
McMurtrie Rd,
McLaren Vale,
S.A. 5171.
Return To Address
Gonzalez Byass UK Ltd,
AL4 9HJ,
UK.
info@gonzalezbyassuk.com
www.wirrawirra.com
Allergen Information
Contains Milk, Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Allergy Information
Contains Sulphites Milk
Dietary Information
Suitable for Vegetarians
ABV (%)
13.5
Units
9.8
Grape Variety
Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
White peach and nectarine hit the nose with a hint of buttery brioche. The palate is soft and weighty with the creaminess of barrel ageing on fine lees. Threads of citrus and crisp acidity weave through the palate resulting in a perfectly balanced wine.
History
In 1894 Robert Strangways Wigley, a former state cricketer and loveable eccentric purchased 240 acres of land and established Wirra Wirra. After his death the beautiful ironstone cellars of were left to ruin. In 1969 another visionary, Greg Trott, saw two crumbling walls and had a dream to resurrect the winery to its former glory. He viewed the game of cricket as the most noble of pursuits and envisioned wearing the famous baggy green cap of the Australian team - if only to carry the drinks as 12th man.
Regional Information
Adelaide Hills is an elongated region that follows the Mount Lofty Ranges and connects McLaren vale to the South and the Barossa Valley to the North. The altitude of the vineyards is key to the region's grape growing. A relatively cool climate for Australia, wines from Adelaide Hills are characterised by their clean and fresh varietal flavours.
Current Vintage
2019
Vinification Details
Grapes were handpicked and whole pressed into French oak barrels for wild fermentation. Barrels were tasted weekly with the introduction of lees stirring to add complexity whilst maintaining the brightness of the fruit. The wine was then 100% oak matured, 30% new, in Burgundian coopered oak.
Producer
Wirra Wirra
Agent
Gonzalez Byass UK
Winemaker
Paul Smith
Please drink responsibly
Know your limits The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week
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