Wirra Wirra

"Wirra Wirra" is an aboriginal name meaning "amongst the gum trees".Wirra Wirra Vineyards was originally established in 1894 by known South Australian eccentric and cricketer Robert Strangways Wigley. The winery prospered in its early days, producing many wines including a much acclaimed Shiraz, which was exported to England and the Empire until his death in 1925.

The winery ran into disrepair and was eventually abandoned. In 1969 under the watchful eye of the late Greg Trott and his first-cousin Roger, the winery was rebuilt from the remnants of two walls and some slate fermenting tanks. As with all subsequent Trott endeavours, it was the sheer magnitude and unlikeliness of the project that made it so attractive.

"Wirra Wirra has established a formidable reputation for its wines. Right across the board, the wines are of exemplary character, quality and style."

James Halliday / Source: Wirra Wirra