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The tannins fine and persistent providing a classical Sangiovese sign off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested cellaring: 2-4 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeni Port-Winepilot.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"There is instant appeal in its juicy red cherry and red berry fruits, Aussie bush and earthy herbals, highlighted by a bright crunchy acidity and tannins. Medium-bodied, it’s a straightforward Sangiovese that asks for little more than a wine glass and a platter of charcuterie. No need for cellaring with this breezy youngster.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blackjack Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44681158721770,"sku":"","price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/4186\/7498\/files\/MajorLineSangioveseNV.jpg?v=1739222129"},{"product_id":"2026-blackjack-rosa-rose","title":"2026 Blackjack Rosa Rosé","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from estate-grown Shiraz grapes, it is bright pink, crimson in colour. Vibrant, with a strawberry\/cranberry nose and spice, it is full yet crisp on the palate and has plenty of fruit as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has good palate weight, mouthfeel, and a lingering finish. It is perfect with crispy skin salmon. Many would know the story of Blackjack, but it bears repeating here because it is where the name “Rosa” comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackjack was an American sailor who jumped ship at Melbourne in the 1860s to come to the Castlemaine Gold Fields, where he eventually settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis actual name from court records was Santa Rosa Ramoy, hence the name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackjack Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44760000430314,"sku":"","price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/4186\/7498\/files\/BlackjackRosaNV.jpg?v=1724198232"},{"product_id":"2024-blackjack-shiraz","title":"2024 Blackjack Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackjack Vineyards is situated on an easterly slope, in the old Apple and Pear growing district of the Harcourt Valley on the foothills of Mt. Alexander. Although just south of Bendigo, the climate is considerably cooler, and normally blessed with “Indian Summer” autumns – cool night and warm clear day- allowing the grapes to slowly ripen. The soil is mostly very old, and not overly fertile, granitic soils. The vineyard is hand-pruned and hand-harvested. The Shiraz block was planted in 1988.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDeep dark red with crimson flashes at the edge. Aromas of blood plums, blackberries and licorice all combined with baking spices and spicy oak. A cascade of dark berry, spice and fine oak flavours push long on the medium to full bodied palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRich and satisfying this is a gorgeous come hither, classic Shiraz that calls the taster back for yet another exquisite sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with rare, barbecued fillet steak with a red wine sauce.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeni Port - \u003cspan\u003eHalliday Wine Companion\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"tastingNote\" class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\" data-gtm-vis-has-fired1282393_180=\"1\"\u003eThe '24s from Blackjack are looking mighty smart, led by its signature shiraz that seamlessly glides across the palate. No angles here, just a fluid, elegant and even wine. Bright spice from fruit and oak join black berries and plum, earth, chocolate and vanilla on nicely fitted, even tannins. There's a wealth of flavour here, delivered with some style. With this kind of balance already on show, expect some serious ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackjack Wines","offers":[{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":45113003606250,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-Pack","offer_id":45113030836458,"sku":null,"price":252.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12-Pack","offer_id":45113030869226,"sku":null,"price":504.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/4186\/7498\/files\/BlackjackEstateShirazNV.jpg?v=1724194924"},{"product_id":"2024-mr-ramoy","title":"2024 Mr Ramoy Shiraz","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is a blend of grapes of equal quantities from our three estate vineyards-the original Shiraz planting, the Cabernet block and the Block 6 Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrushed and fermented separately in three new French Oak Puncheons. Sealed after fermentation had finished and kept on skins for another six weeks. Basket pressed, blended, and returned to the same French oak puncheons for another 22 months. Bottled in March 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of the whole vineyard, so it is a Shiraz Cabernet, fermented and aged in 100 percent new French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDeep red with a bright red to crimson tinge. Super lifted and complex aromatically. A combination of dark and red berries married to hints of cassis, pepper and leafy, herbal notes. Brooding. The beautifully refined tannins, from aging in large format oak, an adoring caress for the multifaceted fruit flavours. Exhibits wonderful length and persistence at such a young age, auguring well for a long cellar life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4-12+ years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJeni Port - \u003cspan\u003eHalliday Wine Companion\u003c\/span\u003e - 96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOffers an intense and brooding mix of ripe black fruits, plum, dry Aussie bush, dark roasted spices, cocoa, nutty oak, bay leaf and wild herbs. It's a potent, beguiling classic shiraz cabernet blend. The palate is taut, just so, not overstated, with ripe tannins on show. Fleshy in texture, Mr Ramoy is a showcase for the region's number-one grape variety, shiraz, and a regional grape that deserves way more respect, cabernet. Both are given their due. It's a beautiful synergy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackjack Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45880170381546,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/4186\/7498\/files\/MrRamoyNV.jpg?v=1756335844"},{"product_id":"2024-blackjack-block-6-shiraz","title":"2024 Blackjack Block 6 Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBright and intense crimson red. Lifted white pepper notes combine with small red fruits, both raspberry and cherry, along with notes of toasty French oak. The mid palate a supremely elegant combination of concentration and complexity unveiling multiple layers of red berries and spice. The beautiful, sophisticated tannins a fine vehicle to carry the palate to an extended conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicious with Classic Osso Bucco.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Cellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4-10 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeni Port- WinePilot.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"BlackJackCellaring\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eShiraz in the doldrums with drinkers? Not with a Shiraz like this.  This little beauty brings all of its Central Victorian deliciousness to the glass – a free flowing, easy going, Aussie style built upon a solid fruit foundation with little obvious artefact. And, yes, there is balance, which is very much a Block 6 strong point.  Ripe plum, black fruits meet chocolate, spice and concentrated aniseed-blackstrap liquorice, and it’s a warm-hearted, elegance that results. The palate is built around a solid core of fine tannins, carrying flavours long. Definitely hard to stop at just one glass.\u003cstrong\u003e  93 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackjack Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45886168826090,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/4186\/7498\/files\/BlackjackBlock6Shiraz.jpg?v=1752554354"},{"product_id":"2024-blackjack-cabernet-merlot-copy","title":"2024 Blackjack Cabernet Merlot","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented in traditional open fermenters, hand plunged and aged in small French oak barriques for 22 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn the glass dark red with a crimson hue. Classic varietal nose showing leafy, briary notes along with cassis, plum and vanillin oak. The mid palate a perfect reflection of the bright aromas. Balance is a given and the flavour profile extends long and harmoniously with the well judged tannins providing shape and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry with rosemary-infused and garlic slow-cooked lamb shoulder\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested cellaring: 4-10 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeni Port- WinePilot.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is a timely reminder that Cabernet Merlot is still very much a thing and a good thing it is, too. Those Cabernet herbals and black fruits mix and meld so deliciously well with Merlot floral aromatics, red berries and spice. In between, the regional notes sing, especially that Aussie bush feel with just a few subtle bay leaves on show. Fine tannins guide the wine and the result is an elegance that you not only wish for, but is very real to taste.\"  \u003cstrong\u003e92 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackjack Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45886176624874,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/4186\/7498\/files\/BlackjackCabernetMerlotNV.jpg?v=1752554502"},{"product_id":"2024-blackjack-chortles-edge-shiraz","title":"2024 Blackjack Chortle's Edge Shiraz","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDeep dark red to crimson at the rim. Displays a spicy, think nutmeg and cinnamon here, nutty aroma all combined with red and black fruit notes. Big mouth filling flavours of plums and small dark berries follow on. The rich and so very delicious palate leads to a sustained finish with soft tannins and gentle acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"BlackJackText\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eA delightful Monday to Thursday wine that over delivers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"BlackJackCellaring\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eSuggested Cellaring: 2-4 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"BlackJackCellaring\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eJeni Port - WinePilot.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"BlackJackCellaring\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003e\"In ’98, frost destroyed the entire crop at BlackJack. Chortle’s Edge was the result, a Shiraz sourced from neighbouring growers in the region. Now, as BlackJack recovers from the January fires of earlier this year when large quantities of its wines – and many other producers’ wines – were wiped out in the Harcourt Coolstore fire, Chortle’s seems to resonate even more. It’s a wine that represents endurance in the face of disaster: well-priced, well made, delivering a lovely generosity of flavour that speaks powerfully of the winemaking team behind it and their wine philosophy. Bright and lively in ripe black fruits, plums and spice with an earthy, dried leafiness that rises across the middle palate, it finishes on a rising peppery note. Fine yet firm tannins are in place. Plenty of flavour and class here for the money.\"  \u003cstrong\u003e91 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blackjack Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45886185505002,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/4186\/7498\/files\/ChortlesEdgeNV.jpg?v=1738899113"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackjackwines.com.au\/collections\/2024-release.oembed","provider":"Blackjack Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}