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Wirra Wirra 125/50



2019 was a special year at Wirra Wirra. It marked 125 years since RS Wigley planted the first vines on the iconic McLaren Vale property, and 50 years since Greg Trott took the reins, creating one of Australia’s most respected wine brands. 

To celebrate this milestone, a 132-page hardbound book, ‘The Highly Improbable Audacious Adventures of Wirra Wirra' was published. The publication celebrates the love that wine identities have for Wirra Wirra’s modern founder Greg Trott, whilst also exploring the left-of-centre and eclectic story of Wirra Wirra itself.

In the book, period correct typefaces and typesetting methods from the 1930's combine with original illustrations and photography found in the Wirra Wirra archives. The book also features elements which bring the quirky tales of the winery to life, such as the cricket bat bookmark inspired by Wigley and Trott’s love of cricket.


Wirra Wirra 125/50
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Wirra Wirra 125/50

A creative publication for McLaren Vale winery Wirra Wirra's 125th anniversary resulted in an atypical and award winning wine history book.

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