Winery Wirra Wirra - Woodhenge Shiraz

Winery Wirra WirraWoodhenge Shiraz

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Woodhenge Shiraz of Winery Wirra Wirra is a red wine from the region of Fleurieu of Australie du Sud.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).

Taste structure of the Woodhenge Shiraz from the Winery Wirra Wirra

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Woodhenge Shiraz of Winery Wirra Wirra in the region of Australie du Sud is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Woodhenge Shiraz of Winery Wirra Wirra in the region of Australie du Sud often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.

Details and technical informations about Winery Wirra Wirra's Woodhenge Shiraz.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Danlas

Danlas blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Languedoc). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. It should be noted that this variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. The white Danlas can be found cultivated in the following vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Provence & Corsica.

Last vintages of this wine

Woodhenge Shiraz - 2018
In the top 100 of of Fleurieu wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Woodhenge Shiraz - 2017
In the top 100 of of Fleurieu wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Woodhenge Shiraz - 2016
In the top 100 of of Fleurieu wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Woodhenge Shiraz - 2015
In the top 100 of of Fleurieu wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Woodhenge Shiraz - 2014
In the top 100 of of Fleurieu wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Woodhenge Shiraz - 2013
In the top 100 of of Fleurieu wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Woodhenge Shiraz - 2012
In the top 100 of of Fleurieu wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Woodhenge Shiraz from Winery Wirra Wirra are 2008, 2017, 2016, 2010 and 2007.

Informations about the Winery Wirra Wirra

The winery offers 67 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Fleurieu in the region of Australie du Sud

The Winery Wirra Wirra is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 44 wines for sale in the of Fleurieu to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Australie du Sud
In the top 1500 of of Australia wines
In the top 150 of of Fleurieu wines
In the top 30000 of red wines
In the top 40000 wines of the world

The wine region of Fleurieu

Fleurieu is a wine zone located South of Adelaide, the administrative capital of South Australia, which takes its name from the French explorer Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu. Across the zone Shiraz is the most common Grape variety, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are among the supporting cast. Five wine regions can be found within its boundaries: Currency Creek (to the west of Lake Alexandrina), Kangaroo Island, Langhorne Creek (between Lake Alexandrina and the town of Strathalbyn), McLaren Vale (in the northwest of the peninsula) and Southern Fleurieu (located on the peninsula and a section of the Mount Lofty Ranges). Overall, the Climate of Fleurieu is heavily affected by its proximity to the sea, producing a predominantly Mediterranean influence.


The wine region of Australie du Sud

SouthAustralia is one of Australia's six states, located (as the name suggests) in the south of the vast island continent. It's the engine room of the Australian wine industry, responsible for about half of the country's total production each year. But there's more to the region than quantity - countless high-quality wines are produced here, most from the region's signature Grape, Shiraz. These include such fine, collectible wines as Penfolds Grange, Henschke Hill of Grace, Torbreck The Laird and d'Arenberg The Dead Arm.

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The word of the wine: Color

The colour of wines is characterized by its intensity and its nuances of hue. The intensity is specific to each grape variety, while the nuances of colour are linked to the evolution of the wine over time.

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