2018 Paradise IV J.H. Dardel Shiraz, Geelong
A$74.00
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PARIVDS18
If ever there was a wine to go out on, this is it. The vintage and vineyard worked in perfect unison. A deep, powerful colour to the very rim of the meniscus. Dark plum fruits, earthy notes, blood orange zest; high toned fruits spiced by szechuan pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, smoked meats, cold tea with a sous-bois overlay. The palate is a mirror reflection of the bouquet with cleansing acidity and supple, fine resolved tannins giving rise to a richly fruited wine with a precise and savoury finish. This wine will go the long haul and age for 30 plus years. A tour de force.
It’s not often I find myself reviewing a shiraz that really thinks it’s a high-end pinot noir. That’s what I’m doing here, although – like many a pinot of great breeding – this wine will build depth and structure quite dramatically over the next 5-8 years. Its musky, faintly mocha-like bouquet of smoked duck, dark cherries, raspberries and redcurrants is laced with earthy notes of Pu Er tea and exotic spice. Long and supple, with a plush core of mouth filling black and red fruit, it extends long, supple and seamless down a tight-grained, drying and dusty spine that is certain to become firmer. It finishes with remarkable drive and savoury complexity. This is something very unique and special.
19.8/20, 99/100, Jeremy Oliver, Drink 2030-2038+
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Geelong |
| Varietals | Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 99 |
| Wine Medals | 0 |
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