Wirra Wirra Church Block

I thought it would be fitting to start off this blog with my first review of a wine that has a special place in my heart. Church Block. This one was one of my dad's favorite wines from SA. Also given that it is readily available at the local liquor stores in my area and is affordable, it makes a perfect first wine to start my collection and review.

A few interesting facts about Church Block: It was the very first wine that was produced by Wirra Wirra in 1972. The name Church Block comes from the small church located directly across from the small vineyard where the grapes are grown for this wine. The wine itself is quite well known in Australia for its consistent quality for over four decades. 

The wine is a Cab Sav, Shiraz, and Merlot blend and can be cellared for up to 8+ years (I'm assuming 10 to be the maximum) from its vintage. The wine is from the McLaren Vale region of South Australia. Mclaren Vale features a  Mediterranean style climate due to its close proximity to the ocean, and houses many different wineries in that area. 

Its has been a few months since I have tried Church Block. I have one bottle in my collection that I plan on aging for a while. If I remember correctly, it was quite smooth. It would be a great wine to go with steak and potatoes. Again, Church Block has a reputation for quality that it has built over forty years. This wine is a no-brainer for anyone looking to sample a decent SA wine or someone looking to start a collection.
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