Estate
Wirra Wirra, McLaren Vale, founded 1894. James Halliday Five Red Star (top 2%). Both the estate's name and its emblem trace back to founder Robert Strangways Wigley and his catapult.
Region
McLaren Vale is warm but sea-moderated, so its Shiraz stays fresh alongside ripeness — a clear point of difference from the Barossa's weight.
Variety & Style
Catapult is the mid-tier Shiraz. Typical McLaren Vale profile: dark fruit with a touch of spice and cocoa, rounded tannin, medium to full body.
What to Expect
Built for drinking now, not for cellaring. Its strengths are balance and consistency — you will not open a bottle that tastes unlike last year's.
Serving
16–18°C. Barbecue, beef, Chinese roast meats, richly flavoured dishes.