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93
/ 100
Gary Walsh -
97
/ 100
James Suckling
Red
Classification
Shiraz
Variety
2021
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
New South Wales, Hunter Valley
Region
13.0%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
93 / 100"A bit autumnal and earthy, little black pepper and clove spice, maybe some liquorice. A sandy chew to tannin, blue fruit, quite a peppery finish, but heaps of character, and it could only be from the Hunter. Acidity a little orange and orange rind-like, but really good all the same."
- Gary Walsh
97 / 100
"So much dried strawberry with bramble berry here. Wet earth and bark. Black mushroom. Full-bodied and chewy with excellent depth and structure. The tannins are polished and refined. Some wet earth and ash in the finish. Super length. Drink or hold. Screw cap."
- James Suckling
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