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Five Geese Wines

Jon's Block Reserve Shiraz

Jon's Block Reserve Shiraz

$55.00 AUD
$55.00 AUD
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Vintage

These grapes were sourced from the Blewitt Springs block of Shiraz vines
planted in the 1960’s. The higher elevation, sandy soils and cooler evening
temperatures in this region allows for an extended ripening period giving
greater flavour development.
In the years when the fruit is exceptional, outstanding winemaker Mike
Farmilo, selects the best barrels for the Reserve Shiraz.
This wine exhibits intense colour, has a palate of rich berry flavours
supported by deft oak maturation. This wine has been crafted for
enjoyment now. With careful cellaring the wine will age gracefully.

 

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Details

Soil type: Sand over clay with an ironstone base
Pruning: Cane pruning
Location: Blewitt Springs (McLaren Vale)
Variety: 100% Shiraz
Oak: 24 months in first and second year French oak hogsheads.
Region: McLaren Vale, 100%.
Winemaker: Mike Farmilo
Viticulturists: Sue Trott & Jonathon Trott

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Tasting Notes

  • Colour

    Very attractive crimson, black colour. Dense

  • Aroma

    Very lifted and perfumed, spicy, almost nutty fruit/ oak complexity. A touch of that peaty character which is so typical of the old vines in Block 9.

  • Palate

    Soft, rich, flavoursome palate with lovely spice and pepper complexity lingering. Not sweet, more savoury and elegant in style. A great follow on from the 2010 Reserve Shiraz.

Reviews and Awards

  • James Halliday Review

    2016 vintage: 96 pts
    From Block 9 planted in the ‘60s, hand-picked, crushed and destemmed, 7 days on skins, matured for 24 months in new and second-use French hogsheads, then a barrel selection. It has power and drive from the savoury blackberry and blood plum fruit, dark chocolate threaded through the full-bodied palate, balance the final word.