{"product_id":"1994-jasper-hill-georgias-paddock-shiraz-750ml","title":"1994 Jasper Hill Georgia's Paddock Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1994 Jasper Hill Georgia's Paddock Shiraz is a mature old-vintage Heathcote Shiraz from one of Victoria's most important pioneering estates. Georgia's Paddock is a benchmark Jasper Hill wine, shaped by low-yielding Shiraz, ancient Cambrian soils and a style known for concentration, spice, texture and long ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original block of Georgia's Paddock Shiraz was planted in 1975, with additional vines planted in 1987. Ten hectares of low-yielding Shiraz make this the largest production wine at Jasper Hill, while still reflecting the estate's distinctive intensity and sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt release, the 1994 vintage showed a typical spicy and sweet red-berried bouquet, deep crimson colour and a mouthfilling palate with balanced acidity, extract and viscosity. The wine was noted for noble tannins and strong cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was fully destemmed, fermented with natural yeasts and kept on skins for five to six weeks before gentle pressing. It was then matured in French oak for 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature 1994 Heathcote Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Jasper Hill's iconic Georgia's Paddock vineyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Shiraz block planted in 1975\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional plantings from 1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural yeast fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive to six weeks on skins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 months in French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly rated old-vintage Australian Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points - Andrew Caillard MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTasted 8 August 2017. A multidimensional mature wine with sous bois, mahogany, waxy leather, dried roses, herbs and lovely length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points - Robert Parker The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTasted June 2011. Drinking window: 2011-2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium deep crimson, showing mature development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex aromas of raspberry, blueberry, espresso, dark berries, paneforte, sous bois, mahogany, waxy leather, dried roses and herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, tactile and fully mature, with earthy sweet fruit, dried roses, herb garden notes, liquorice, satin tannins and mid-palate viscosity. The finish is grainy, firm and long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with roast lamb, grilled beef, venison, slow-braised short ribs, mushroom dishes or aged hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a mature old-vintage bottle. Best enjoyed now, with bottle condition, provenance and storage history especially important at this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Jasper Hill\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasper Hill is a pioneering Heathcote estate founded by Ron and Elva Laughton in 1975. The property is known for dry-grown vines, organic farming principles, ancient Cambrian soils and concentrated Shiraz from Georgia's Paddock and Emily's Paddock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: Jasper Hill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWine: Georgia's Paddock Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 1994\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Heathcote, Victoria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: 100% Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWine Style: Red Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetness: Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation: 12 months in French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle Size: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Langtons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52350127014190,"sku":"8269940763","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/121_1994_Jasper_Hill_Georgia_s_Paddock_Shiraz_Heathcote_750ml_Just_Below_Base_of_Neck.jpg?v=1784877012","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/1994-jasper-hill-georgias-paddock-shiraz-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}