{"product_id":"wirra-wirra-catapult-shiraz","title":"Wirra Wirra Catapult Shiraz 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWirra Wirra Catapult Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e is a generous, fruit-forward McLaren Vale red made from certified organic Shiraz grapes. The 2023 vintage brings ripe blueberry, raspberry and mulberry flavours alongside warming baking spices, cocoa and a touch of liquorice. Full-bodied yet vibrant, it delivers plenty of dark fruit richness, balanced by fresh acidity and fine, mouth-coating tannins. The name pays tribute to legendary Wirra Wirra winemaker Greg Trott, who dreamed of building a medieval catapult to launch bottles of wine at neighbouring wineries. That wonderfully eccentric idea eventually became a reality, with a working trebuchet now standing on the winery lawns. A fantastic match for grilled lamb, slow-cooked beef or a weekend barbecue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from certified organic vineyards across McLaren Vale, the 2023 Catapult Shiraz combines fruit from several subregions, including Seaview, McLaren Flat, Blewitt Springs and The Range. Matured in a combination of French and American oak, with approximately 20% new oak, it offers fresh plum and raspberry aromas layered with cinnamon, cocoa, clove and nutmeg. The palate is generous and richly fruited, with smooth, fine tannins and a persistent, spicy finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNed Goodwin MW, James Suckling, 93\/100 (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A generous, full bodied shiraz.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStuart Knox, The Real Review, 91\/100 (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Rich ruby with a full purple tint at the rim.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67895789027695,"sku":"101282","price":137.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/WirraWirraCatapultShiraz2023.jpg?v=1793338091","url":"https:\/\/stolencellar.co.nz\/products\/wirra-wirra-catapult-shiraz","provider":"Stolen Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}