Lessons from a wine column
By: Yvonne Lorkin
Hobby horses, Austrian natives and the dangers of ride-on lawnmowers don’t say you’ll never learn anything from a wine column.
Wirra Wirra Scrubby Rise Shiraz Cabernet Petit Verdot 2013
When the Melbourne Cup aired, the the Wirra Wirra crew would have pulled their collection of cut-out horses heads stuck on broomsticks and cantered them at full speed around the vineyard. It s tradition. However, when it comes to wine, all is serious. They ve crafted an intensely fruity, plum and blackberry-laden beauty edged with seasoned leather and spice. Super-fresh acidity, tannins with great chew and a warm, smooth finish make this exceptional value for money.