Vintage Journal honours for Mirus Vineyard’s 2023 releases
Following the recent success of our 2023 releases in the Halliday Wine Companion 2026, Mirus Vineyard has again been recognised—this time by Andrew Caillard MW and Andrea Pritzker MW in the latest edition of The Vintage Journal.
Across four single-block wines from Marananga, all scored 94 points or above, with particular praise for the detail, structure, and restraint of the 2023 Block 16 Bush Vine Grenache and the precision of the Block 21 Ridge Shiraz.
This recognition from two of Australia’s most respected wine palates continues to affirm the potential of Mirus Vineyard’s distinctive blocks and our long-term commitment to making wines of site, season, and structure.
Wine Journal Scores for the 2023 vintage:
2023 Block 5 Heinze Road Shiraz – 94 points
2023 Block 18 Hilltop Grenache – 94 points
2023 Block 16 Bush Vine Grenache – 95 points
2023 Block 21 Ridge Shiraz – 95 points
Join us at Second Pour
To celebrate the launch of these wines, we’re hosting a long lunch at Wonderground on Sunday, 22 September. Join us for a relaxed and celebratory long lunch as we reveal the second vintage release from Mirus—our 2023 single-block estate wines, shaped by time, care, and provenance.
We’ll be firing up the grill alongside chef Sandor Palmai, with Mel Hamilton out front, with a seasonal menu that highlights the character of each wine. Expect layered flavours, thoughtful pairings, and a generous dose of Barossa hospitality—both in the glass and on the plate.
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A limited number of tastings are also available at the Petite Cellar Door at Wonderground.
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About Mirus
Mirus was founded in 2021 by two Barossa families: viticulturists Nick Radford and Luke Edwards, and artists Renée de Saxe and Kirsty Kingsley. The estate spans 80 acres on the western ridge of the Barossa Valley, in the heart of Marananga.
The vineyard features dry-grown shiraz and grenache vines—some more than half a century old—planted across a patchwork of ironstone, schist, and sandy soils. Each block offers its own character, and our low-intervention winemaking approach is designed to let those natural voices shine through in small-batch, single-vineyard wines.
Mirus is also the home of Wonderground Barossa: a petite cellar door and gallery that unites wine, food, and contemporary art in a shared creative space.
Visit Mirus at Wonderground
130 Heinze Road, Seppeltsfield SA 5355