Regular price $851.00
Remarkable, impeccable – that is what Chook Block vineyard is to the Wirra Wirra tribe! Named after late Greg Trott’s original broiler chicken (aka chooks for the Aussies) sheds nearby, Chook Block produces extremely small parcels of perfect high-quality fruit from time to time. Planted in 1960 and nurtured biodynamically, there have been just seven acclaimed vintages (1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2016), with only 127 dozen produced of this 2017 vintage! Let your senses go wild with its seductive aromas of raspberry, mulberry, blackberry and plum, pleasantly paired with notes of cedary oak, all-spice and sage. Perfectly balanced flavours plum compote and fresh redcurrant layered with star anise, a hint of tobacco and a stony baked earth character (a hallmark of the vineyard!). Velvety, super fine tannins and a long, fine finish. Give this bottle a half-hour breathing time
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| Producer: | Wirra Wirra |
| Region: |
McLaren Vale, Australia
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| Grape Variety: |
100% Shiraz
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| Colour: | Red |
| Sweetness: |
Dry
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| Ageing: |
40% new French oak; 60% older French barriques
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| Alcohol Level: | 14.5% |
| Bottle Size: | 750ml |
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DEC = Decanter
JH = James Halliday Australian Wine Companion
JS = James Suckling
LC = Langton's Classification
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TA = Tim Atkin Rioja Special Report
VIN = Vinous
WE = Wine Enthusiast
WS = Wine Spectator
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