Wirra Wirra Scrubby Rise Sauvignon Blanc 2023 (1x75cl)

Estate
Wirra Wirra was founded in 1894 and is one of McLaren Vale's most historic wineries. James Halliday Five Red Star (top 2% of Australian wineries).

Region
McLaren Vale sits near the coast, and afternoon sea breezes keep whites fresh through ripening.

Variety & Style
Scrubby Rise is the estate's everyday range. Typical Sauvignon Blanc: lime, cut grass, white flowers, direct acidity, no oak.

What to Expect
Plainly: this wine will not make you think. But it comes from a 130-year-old estate in Halliday's top 2%, and after the discount it costs $158. What you are buying is a winery's quality-control standard rather than a star bottle — and at this price, quality control is the hardest thing to find.

Serving
7–9°C, drink on opening. Salads, steamed seafood, Asian food, hot weather.