Jasper Hill Georgia’s Paddock Shiraz 2023 is a generous Heathcote red that opens up with a little air. Raspberry and strawberry come forward first, then a savoury red-earth note gives the fruit depth. The tannins settle softly into the palate, so you can enjoy it with dinner now or give it more time in bottle if you prefer a developed Shiraz.
Tasting Notes
Aroma
Fresh raspberry and red cherry emerge with air, followed by strawberries, gentle spice and a distinctive red-earth note. The perfume becomes more generous after a few minutes in the glass, revealing the wine's fruit and savoury complexity.
Palate
Juicy strawberries and ripe raspberry fill a generous, rounded palate. Soft, integrated tannins allow the fruit to shine, while an earthy undertone and lively spice provide shape and detail. There is ample depth, but the balance remains impressive rather than heavy.
Finish
Long and satisfying, with lingering red berries, subtle spice and supple, well-settled tannins.
Food Pairing & Serving
Wonderful with grilled lamb, roast beef, slow-cooked short ribs or mushrooms cooked over charcoal. A cheese plate with aged hard cheeses also makes an excellent match. Serve at approximately 16–18°C. A short decant can be rewarding for this young, structured Shiraz.
Vineyards & Winemaking
Georgia's Paddock includes Shiraz vines originally planted in 1975, with additional planting in 1987. Jasper Hill works with low-yielding fruit from its Heathcote site and traditionally uses natural-yeast fermentation, gentle pressing and maturation in French oak. The 2023 release speaks clearly of the producer's red-fruited, savoury Shiraz style, with the balance and persistence that have established the vineyard's reputation.
Explore our Heathcote wine collection for more reds from Central Victoria.
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