S.C. Pannell Koomilya JC Block Shiraz 2015 from McLaren Vale showcases signature iodine, split red wood, clove, bay and dark cherries with powerful tannins. This single-block old-vine Shiraz from Upper Tintara displays ferruginous flavours of cocoa, bitumen, terracotta and dark red fruits with remarkable intensity and an unending finish.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Deep Ionian purple with waves of dark blue intensity, displaying the concentration and depth characteristic of old-vine McLaren Vale Shiraz from ancient ironstone-rich soils.
Aroma
The assault of aromas seems to be everywhere all at once—the true indication of a great wine. Signature iodine, split red wood, clove, bay and dark cherries in syrup dominate, backed up by Ribena, red liquorice, toasted rye and freshly ground black pepper, creating an inviting and complex aromatic profile that showcases the unique terroir of the JC Block.
Palate
Powerful tannins supported by the ferruginous flavours typical of Upper Tintara define the palate: cocoa, bitumen, terracotta, the Aussie bush and dark red fruits create remarkable complexity. The wine has strength, intensity and glorious grape tannins which wind the palate together, almost like a double helix. The complex structure pulls you straight through, seeming to expand beyond the confines of the palate on an unending finish. This is luxury wine that illustrates what modern McLaren Vale should be, harking back to the tradition of the 1960s without all the artifice of winemaking.
Pairs With
This S.C. Pannell Koomilya JC Block Shiraz pairs beautifully with slow-braised beef short ribs, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, grilled lamb chops with rosemary, wild mushroom and truffle dishes, or venison with blackberry reduction, and is best decanted an hour before drinking.
