Wirra Wirra Catapult Shiraz Viognier 2006 Tuesday, May 13 2008
Tasting Notes and Australia and McLaren Vale and Variety and Red and shiraz et al
The trade label on the back says $20 which seems not only awfully cheap, but also a considerable reduction in price from last years model. It’s a cellar door and on-premise only jobby but well worth seeking out.
It smells of cassis, berries and liquorice but it’s also nice and meaty rather than sweet - the Viognier having been taken up beautifully and adding floral interest rather than overt apricotiness. Full bodied with firmish tannins but oh so smooth and well balanced. It has flavours of meat juices and juicy berries and presents as a sumptuous, classy and thoroughly delicious wine. Long too…and if the price is right..then come on down.
Other vintages : 2005
Rated : 92 Points
Tasted : May08
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : $20
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2008 - 2012
Source : Winery Sample
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4 Responses to “Wirra Wirra Catapult Shiraz Viognier 2006”
May 13th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
Yep, $20 on the winery order form.
May 13th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
Fo Shizzle ma Nizzle.
GW
May 14th, 2008 at 9:07 am
The 2005 was $20 at the winery too (Sep 2007), I think they gave you the wrong price on the 2005. Even the Woodhenge 2005 was $27.50 at the winery and the 2006 $31.
May 27th, 2008 at 11:38 am
Wine Society has it at $17.99.
Very good booze.