Jasper Hill Emilys Paddock Shiraz Cabernet Franc 1997 Heathcote, Victoria Australia
Jasper Hill
About the Winery
Jasper Hill is mainly responsible for bringing fame to what numerous accept will turn into one of Australia's classic wine districts. Jasper Hill's Shiraz based wines are essentially radiant. Basically attempt the grandly significant Emily's Paddock, or Georgia's Paddock Shiraz and you will discover some of Australia's most prominent Shiraz, extreme outflows of the terroir of the Heathcote region.Emily's Paddock: three hectares of Shiraz including around five percent Cabernet Franc, yielding around two tons every hectare (14hL every hectare). Planted in 1975/76.
Winery Details
Jasper Hill
88 Drummond’s Lane, Heathcote
Victoria, Australia
Phone: +61 3 5433 2528
Website: http://jasperhill.com.au/
About the Wine
Medium red. Fragrant red currant, spicy, wise, vanilla fragrances and flavors. New rich voluminous wine with a lot of redcurrant, sweet fruit flavors and smooth dry tannins. Basic malty, vanilla notes. Completes graphite firm with flavorful, malty notes and mineral sharpness. At top now however will last one more decade or so.