The history of Wirra Wirra dates back to the late 1800's when a somewhat eccentric cricketer Robert Strangways Wigley settled in the area and planted his first vines. The winery was a great success in its early life, producing many wines of quality including a signature Shiraz that was exported to England and the Empire.

After his death in 1926 the winery slipped into decline and was eventually abandoned. It wasn't until 1969 under the watchful eye of the late Greg Trott and his first-cousin Roger, the winery was reborn from the rubble of two walls and a few slate fermenting tanks. As with all subsequent Trott endeavours, it was the sheer magnitude and unlikeliness of the project that made it so attractive to the pair. The rest is history as today Wirra Wirra is an iconic pillar in the Australian wine world producing magnificent wine and as its aboriginal name suggests the vineyard is still nestled 'amongst the gum trees'.

If you like Australian wine, then you probably like South Australia wine. The rich reds produced there put Australia on the wine-making map of the world. With over 40% of the countries vineyards, South Australia can rightfully call itself the wine state.

Wines are produced in several regions throughout the state, though many are naturally grouped together, like Barossa and Eden Valleys, only 15 minutes apart. They include such regions as Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Eden Valley, Coonawarra, Adelaide Hills, Kangaroo Island, Langhorne Creek, The Limestone Coast, McLaren Vale and Wrattonbully to name but a few!

Barossa Valley boasts some of the oldest vines in Australia dating back to 1843 and produces some of the world's finest Shiraz, whilst the 'terra rossa' soils of Coonawarra is most suited to producing outstanding Cabernet Sauvignons. If you're a fan of Riesling, Clare Valley is a great place to explore and for a Maritime climate not dissimilar to parts of the Italian coastline, seek out the wines from McLaren Vale.