{"product_id":"1991-jasper-hill-emilys-paddock-shiraz-cabernet-franc-750ml","title":"1991 Jasper Hill Emily's Paddock Shiraz Cabernet Franc 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eUllage: Very High Shoulder\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare mature vintage of Jasper Hill’s Emily’s Paddock, the estate’s smallest vineyard and one of its most structured, long-lived wines. The 1991 is predominantly Shiraz with approximately 5% Cabernet Franc, picked and fermented together. Naturally low yields, extended skin contact and firm tannins give Emily’s Paddock its characteristic intensity and longevity, with this vintage receiving 96 points from Jeremy Oliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmily’s Paddock is Jasper Hill’s smallest vineyard at 2.7 hectares, situated on an easterly facing slope in Heathcote. Low yields contribute concentrated flavours, while the site is particularly known for producing wines with a firm tannin profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt release, Jasper Hill described the 1991 as essentially a Shiraz wine with approximately 5% Cabernet Franc, with the varieties picked and fermented together. The wine was characterised as darker, bigger and more tannic than Georgia’s Paddock, showing earthy and chocolate characters, substantial tannin, excellent balance and exceptional cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiraz and Cabernet Franc were co-fermented with natural yeasts, remained on skins for five to six weeks and were gently pressed. The wine was matured for 12 months in French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points — Jeremy Oliver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2003\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e88 Points — Andrew Caillard MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Intense dark cherry, blackberry aromas with leafy notes. Generously flavoured wine with deep set dark cherry graphite mocha flavours, plentiful chalky tannin and underlying savoury oak.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted 8 August 2017\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1991\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jasper Hill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emily's Paddock Shiraz Cabernet Franc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 95% Shiraz, 5% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heathcote, Victoria, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emily’s Paddock, 2.7 hectares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiraz and Cabernet Franc co-fermented with natural yeasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Contact:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–6 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months in French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Private Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52667901542702,"sku":"3995283523","price":219.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/190_1991_Jasper_Hill_Emily_s_Paddock_Shiraz_Cabernet_Franc_750ml_Very_High_Shoulder.jpg?v=1789607303","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/1991-jasper-hill-emilys-paddock-shiraz-cabernet-franc-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}