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95
/ 100
Gary Walsh
Red
Classification
Shiraz
Variety
2018
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
New South Wales, Hunter Valley
Region
13.0%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
95 / 100"Johnno’s planted in 1908 on sandy alluvial soils, and thus, quite different to the other Tyrrell’s reds. Tannin profile from vines grown in sand is quite distinct for those that come from red dirt. It’s a bit of a dark horse, most often. Raised in a single new 2700L French cask. Aromatic, ripe raspberry, slight earthiness, subtle vanilla oak in tow. Lighter bodied, bright acidity, fairly dances, great expression of fruit, so well lit up, fine supple feel with a wide feeling sandy tannin and a long red fruited finish. A beautiful wine of effortless charm and style"
- Gary Walsh
Tasting Notes
The Shiraz on Johnno’s was planted in 1908 on sandy alluvial soils, in contrast to the 4 Acres and Weinkeller vineyards, which are on deep-red clay over limestone. Not only is the soil different to that on our other super-premium blocks, but the wine is unlike any of the other reds in the stable.
An incredibly bright, attractive purple colour with an inviting nose of red fruits and violets, and just a hint of oak. As always, Johnno’s has a unique character and level of complexity, provided by the vineyard’s sandy soils. Intense blackberry-like fruit is supported by the new oak and grainy tannins. The wine’s wonderful freshness is a testament to how well these sandy sites perform in drought seasons.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
- Smooth
- Complex