2022 Blackjack Shiraz

Tasting Note:

Blackjack 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.

The Wine

Fermented in traditional open fermenters, hand plunged and aged in small American oak barriques for 22 months.

Deep crimson, purple hues, Aromas if plums and red and black berries .Sweet fruit: plums and dark berries, with background chocolate and liquorice on the palate. Velvety and intense, all supported by ripe dry tannins. Bottle age will allow these flavours to coalesce further, adding nuance and complexity. 

It is perfect with rare, barbecued fillet steak with a red wine sauce.

Suggested Cellaring:
4-10 years