2023 Wirra Wirra Farmers Heart Grenache

A vibrant and silky McLaren Vale Grenache — fragrant and expressive, with red cherry purity, wild strawberry and violet florals and the extraordinary earthy, spiced complexity and mineral tension that makes McLaren Vale Grenache one of Australia's most celebrated and food-friendly red wine expressions.

Farmers Heart — a tribute to the farming families and grape growers who have shaped McLaren Vale's extraordinary character. From one of the region's most historic and celebrated producers. Dual 93–95-point acclaim and outstanding value at $26.

95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 93 Points – JamesSuckling.com

McLaren Vale, SA

$26 a bottle
Farmers Heart • Grenache • Wirra Wirra • McLaren Vale

"Farmers Heart — a tribute to the farming families who shaped McLaren Vale. Vibrant, silky and deeply characterful McLaren Vale Grenache from one of the region's most historic and celebrated producers."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby with excellent clarity — vivid, vibrant and inviting.

Aroma:
Fragrant and expressive with:

• red cherry and wild strawberry
• raspberry and pomegranate
• violet florals and rose petal
• earthy spice, dried herbs and the distinctive mineral complexity of McLaren Vale's ancient soils

Classic McLaren Vale Grenache aromatics — fragrant, precise and deeply compelling, with the red fruit vibrancy and earthy complexity that defines great McLaren Vale Grenache.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with silky tannins and fresh, vibrant acidity.
Expect layers of:

• red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry
• pomegranate and vibrant red fruit
• earthy spice and dried herbs
• violet florals and fine mineral complexity
• silky tannins and fresh acidity delivering balance, tension and length

The wine delivers red fruit purity with earthy, savoury complexity, combining Wirra Wirra's celebrated winemaking with McLaren Vale's extraordinary Mediterranean climate and the mineral tension that defines great McLaren Vale Grenache.

Finish:
Long and satisfying with lingering red cherry, earthy spice, dried herbs and silky tannins.

Critical Acclaim

95pts – Halliday Wine Companion

93pts – JamesSuckling.com

About Wirra Wirra Farmers Heart

Wirra Wirra is one of McLaren Vale's most historic and celebrated producers, established in 1894 and revived in 1969 by the legendary Robert Wigley — one of the great characters of Australian wine. Farmers Heart is a tribute to the farming families and grape growers of McLaren Vale who have shaped the region's extraordinary character over generations — a wine made with heart and soul, honouring the people and the land that make McLaren Vale one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions. McLaren Vale's Mediterranean climate, ancient soils and maritime influence produce Grenache of extraordinary red fruit purity, earthy complexity and food-friendliness.

It represents:

• vibrant, silky McLaren Vale Grenache from one of the region's most historic and celebrated producers
• Wirra Wirra's tribute to the farming families and grape growers who have shaped McLaren Vale's extraordinary character
• outstanding value for a dual 93–95-point, food-friendly McLaren Vale Grenache

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2023
• Variety: Grenache
• Region: McLaren Vale, SA
• Producer: Wirra Wirra
• Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2030

Food Pairings

• Roast lamb with rosemary
• Grilled chicken with herbs
• Charcuterie and cured meats
• Soft and washed-rind cheeses
• Provençal-style dishes
• Mediterranean mezze

Why We Love It

This is vibrant, silky McLaren Vale Grenache from one of the region's most historic and celebrated producers — made with heart and soul, honouring the farming families who shaped McLaren Vale.
At $26, it delivers dual 93–95-point critical acclaim and one of the great value propositions in Australian Grenache.

A must-have for lovers of fragrant, food-friendly McLaren Vale Grenache and great-value Australian red wine.