2017 Geoff Merrill Jacko's Blend Shiraz, McLaren Vale
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GMJACKO17
“It’s splendidly fruited and inviting on the nose with dark berry, smoked game, hazelnut and clove aromas with a hint of cocoa complexity. The palate delivers excellent weight and supple mouthfeel, beautifully supported by layers of polished tannins, finishing delectable and lingering.”
93 points Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Medium depth of ruby with a slight tint of purple remaining, and some leather and peppery/sea-breeze aromas from early development. The wine is medium-full bodied and is quite neatly proportioned, with a slight spike of acidity in the centre. Tannins are ample and savoury/drying, but in harmony. This is drinking well now and has benefitted from some bottle-age
90 points HH therealreview.com
“Michael “Jacko” James worked in our cellars until he succumbed to a long battle with leukemia at the age of 26. His legendary character and courage left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Our tribute to him is this full bodied Shiraz which displays rich peppery fruit over a firm underlying structure with great length.”
Aged for 29 months in new and seasoned American and French oak hogsheads and puncheons.
The colour is a dark blood red with hints of purple in the hue. The aroma is warm and inviting, displaying spice, earth, leather, black olive, savoury meats and McLaren Vale chocolate. The palate shows ripe red berries, plum and blackberry with rounded grippy tannins and lively acidity. Enjoy with BBQ Italian sausages, pizza with salami, roast lamb and BBQ ribs.
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Barossa Valley |
| Varietals | Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 93 |
| ABV Percent | 14.5% |
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