2021 Blackjack Mr Ramoy
This 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.
Crushed 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 2023.
A blend of the whole vineyard, so it is a Shiraz Cabernet, fermented and aged in 100 percent new French oak.
A compote of dark rich fruits aromas and on the palate: spice, anise as well, enhanced by a background of grape and French oak tannins, Balanced and elegant. A wine of depth, elegance and complexity. Very approachable even now but will add complexity with further bottle age.
Suggested Cellaring: 4-12+ years
The Real Review: 95 pts
Jeni Port Halliday Wine Companion:95 Pts
"....offers a sophisticated interpretation of the classic Aussie Red. Black fruits, bramble, plum , dried herbs,tapenade with smart French oak produce one clasy wine."