The 2023 vintage of Wirra Wirra Farmers Heart Grenache from McLaren Vale is a true testament to the quality of South Australian winemaking. This stunning wine exudes aromas of ripe red berries, cherry, and a touch of spice, with subtle hints of violets and earthy notes. On the palate, the wine reveals a vibrant ruby hue, with a medium body and smooth tannins. Flavors of juicy raspberry and blackberry are balanced by a touch of vanilla and a hint of cracked black pepper. The finish is long and elegant, leaving a lingering impression of fresh, ripe fruit. This wine is perfect for pairing with grilled meats, hearty stews, or simply enjoyed on its own. The 2023 vintage of Wirra Wirra Farmers Heart Grenache is a must-try for any wine lover.
Critic Reviews
95 POINTS
Marcus Ellis - Halliday Wine Companion
This came off mainly old vines, with 74% 95 years of age or more; matured in older oak. Ripe, but a product of the cool year, this drinks towards mid-weight, with strawberry, wild raspberry, sour cherry, damson, pomegranate and medicinal herbs coiled into a thoughtful and intricate warp and weft of tannin. There’s a pleasing sour-fruited tension to this, which complements the grip, the combination aching for food. The ripeness is à point, the structure bravely savoury and compelling. It’s delightful, but no pushover.
93 POINTS
Ned Goodwin - JamesSuckling.com
Very good, medium-bodied grenache, suggestive of a cooler, attenuated La Niña vintage. The tannins are long and refined, accentuated by a lower pH. Notes of Damson plums, rich strawberries, shrubs, licorice root and dried thyme. The finish is impressively persistent and refined. Excellent drinking.
93 POINTS
2025 - Decanter World Wine Awards
Spicy charcuterie notes with aromas of smoky bacon and ripe plums and blackberries. Supple tannins, full bodied, with fresh acidity.
Award: Silver - DWWA 2025
91 POINTS
Angus Hughson - Winepilot
This stylish Farmer’s Heart Grenache is an unashamedly lighter style but carries it off well with layers of watermelon, cranberry and rose petal, in a bright and fresh package. A measured structure with grainy tannins is well matched with flavours of cherry cola, and spice, with a finish driven by gentle grip.
91 POINTS
Angus Hughson - Vinous
The stylish 2023 Grenache Farmer's Heart is an unashamedly lighter style but carries it off well with layers of watermelon, cranberry and rose petal aromas in a bright and fresh package. This has a measured structure with grainy tannins that are well matched with cherry cola and spice flavors, with a finish driven by gentle grip.
Erin Larkin - Robert Parker Wine Advocate
The 2023 Farmer's Heart Grenache leads with raspberry coulis and aniseed, cherry brandy and strawberries. The wine is firm and a little fierce on the middle palate, which exacerbates the perception of alcohol through the finish. It has a faintly metallic nose, with some red fruits and blood orange. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.
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Tasting Notes
The 2023 vintage of Wirra Wirra Farmers Heart Grenache from McLaren Vale is a true testament to the quality of South Australian winemaking. This stunning wine exudes aromas of ripe red berries, cherry, and a touch of spice, with subtle hints of violets and earthy notes. On the palate, the wine reveals a vibrant ruby hue, with a medium body and smooth tannins. Flavors of juicy raspberry and blackberry are balanced by a touch of vanilla and a hint of cracked black pepper. The finish is long and elegant, leaving a lingering impression of fresh, ripe fruit. This wine is perfect for pairing with grilled meats, hearty stews, or simply enjoyed on its own. The 2023 vintage of Wirra Wirra Farmers Heart Grenache is a must-try for any wine lover.
