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    Jaraman

    Shiraz 2015

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    The luscious elegance of the Clare Valley fruit marries superbly with the slightly peppery fruit from McLaren Vale.
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    Honours and awards

    • Wine Show
    • Award
    • Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition 2017
    • Platinum
    • Berliner Wine Trophy 2017
    • Grand Gold
    • China Wine & Spirits Awards 2017
    • Double Gold
    • San Francisco International Wine Competition 2017
    • Double Gold
    • El Concurso International Vinus 2017
    • Double Gold
    • Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival International Judging 2017
    • Double Gold
    • Finger Lakes International Wine Competition 2017
    • Double Gold
    • Asia Wine Trophy 2017
    • Gold
    • Mundus Vini International Wine Awards 2017
    • Gold
    • Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2017
    • Gold
    • Intervin Wine Awards 2017
    • Gold
    • awc Vienna International Wine Challenge 2017
    • Gold
    • New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2017
    • Gold
    • Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2017
    • Gold
    • Melbourne International Wine Competition 2017
    • Gold
    • International Wine Awards 2017
    • Gold
    • Global Syrah Masters 2017
    • Gold
    • International Wine Contest Bucharest 2017
    • Gold
    • New Zealand International Wine Show 2016
    • Gold
    • Tasters Guild 30th Annual International Wine Judging 2017
    • Gold
    • Bacchus International Wine Competition 2017
    • Gold
    • Berlin International Wine Competition 2017
    • Gold
    • Mundus Vini International Wine Awards 2017
    • Gold
    • Stellar Cellar Selection BTI 2016
    • Gold
    • World Wine Championships Awards BTI 2017
    • Gold
    • Catavinum World Wine & Spirit Competition 2017
    • Gold
    • Sakura Japan Womens Wine Awards 2017
    • Gold
    • Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition 2017
    • Gold
    • International Wine & Spirit Competition 2017
    • Silver Outstanding
    • Tasters Guild Wine Lovers International Consumer Wine Judging 2016
    • Silver
    • Grand Harvest Awards 2016
    • Silver
    • International Wine Challenge Tranche 1 2016
    • Silver
    • VinAgora International Wine Competition 2017
    • Silver
    • Pacific Rim Wine Competition 2017
    • Silver
    • San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge 2017
    • Silver
    • Wine Luxe International Wine Awards 2017
    • Silver
    • New York International Wine Competition 2017
    • Silver
    • Los Angeles International Wine Competition 2017
    • Silver
    • Syrah Du Monde 2017
    • Silver
    • Jerry D Mead's New World International Wine Competition 2017
    • Silver
    • Great Australian Shiraz Challenge 2016
    • Silver
    • Selections Mondial Des Vins CANADA 2017
    • Silver
    • Great American International Wine Competition 2017
    • Silver
    • Japan Wine Challenge 2017
    • Bronze
    • Shanghai International Wine Challenge 2017
    • Bronze
    • Indy International Wine Competition 2017
    • Bronze
    • Royal Hobart International Wine Show 2016
    • Bronze
    • American Wine Society Commercial Wine Competition 2016
    • Bronze
    • Sydney Royal Wine Show 2017
    • Bronze
    • Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2017
    • Bronze
    • Decanter World Wine Awards 2017
    • Bronze
    • Royal Melbourne Wine Awards 2017
    • Bronze
    • Royal Queensland Wine Show 2017
    • Bronze
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    Wine details
    VITAL STATISTICS

    Wine details

    • At release, the wine has a deep crimson red colour to the centre with a vibrant purple hue to the edges. There are lifted aromas of red berry and cherry fruit along with subtle black olive and spice. This is a rich, full-bodied wine with intense flavours of ripe red berry fruit, violets and attractive oak characters of roasted coffee beans and dark chocolate. Overall, the wine is well balanced with complex, well-integrated tannins providing the palate with an intense, persistent length.

    • The grapes were gently de-stemmed and transferred to small static stainless steel fermenters. Half the grapes were cold soaked at 6 degrees C for 5 days for increased fruit expression. The fruit was fermented at a constant warm temperature using a Shiraz-specific yeast isolate. Gentle mixing using inert gas occurred 2-3 times over the day. The wine was gently pressed to a mixture of American oak hogshead & barrique barrels (30% 1 year old, 70% 2-3 year old) for secondary, malo-lactic fermentation. Post MLF, the wine was transferred back to barrel for maturation before being fined, filtered & bottled in August 2016. Blend percentages - Clare Valley 55%, McLaren Vale 45%

    • The season leading up to vintage 2015 in the Clare had high rainfall at 14% above the long term average. August was the driest ever recorded and conducive to frost. The first budburst was in late August which is relatively normal. Rainfall in spring was well below average and it was warm & windy causing higher evapotranspiration (water loss). Despite irrigation efforts it still had a detrimental impact on flowering. January was mild with 55mm of rain in the 2nd week. This rainfall had excellent timing as veraison hadn't started, hence very little splitting. The Shiraz responded well to the rainfall for yield & quality. In McLaren Vale, the 2014/15 season was notable for months of no rainfall. The region had an average winter rainfall, although it fell in a strange pattern. June-July were wetter than average, but no significant rainfall in August. Late August had cold nights, delaying budburst. Spring had the lowest rainfall recorded in the last 20 yrs. Flowering began early & whilst weather was warm, winds were mild achieving good berry. December had low rainfall & it was cooler than normal in January. Temperatures increased in February to above average. Harvesting was very compressed & completed early in just over 7 weeks. Winemakers reported strong regional characters with Shiraz standing out again as a variety that fares well in dry seasons.

    • Clare Valley/McLaren Vale

      • Acid: 6.4 g/L
      • Alc %: 15
      • PH: 3.5
      • Residual Sugar: 0.9 g/L

    • Will cellar under ideal conditions for 8 to 10 years.

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    Reviews

    • Roger Jones, How Aussie Shiraz is still flying the flag

      1 Jan 2017
      Fresh and clean, savoury and bright, precise dark berries, easy drinking, fresh, blackberry and blueberry and gentle creamy coffee, vibrant.
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    • Rich Cook,

      2 Jan 2017
      91/100
      A very solid expression of Shiraz, starting out with aromas of fresh mint, menthol and black cherry in front of a backdrop of leaf and olive. The palate is bold and well-integrated, delivering the nose elements and bringing the fruit center stage. Moderate grip carries the fruit through the finish while keeping the other elements in play. Nicely complex Shiraz at this price point.
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    • Anthony Dias Blue, BlueReviewsExtra

      3 Jan 2017
      92/100
      Exemplary Shiraz. Mature blackberry and cherry fruit with notes of spice and vanilla oak.
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    • MaryAnn Worobiec,

      3 Jan 2017
      88/100 Very Good
      Thick and dense, with blackberry and licorice notes that are vibrant and juicy, adding accents of cedar and fresh mint on the finish. Drink now through 2030.
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    • Vic Harradine, April 8 2017 Newsletter

      4 Jan 2017
      5 stars
      Baking spice, dark cherry/berry fruit, sweet vanilla and sprigs of savory herb aromas leap from this stunning multi-region Shiraz. It’s rich, luscious, balanced and beautiful showcasing a dazzling array of ripe fruit flavour with mulberry, black plum and red cherry to the fore adorned with black pepper, dark bittersweet chocolate and hints of eucalyptus. There’s persistent purity of fruit, good structure, complexity and an incredibly long finish and aftertaste.
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