Overview
The 2000 Jasper Hill Georgia's Paddock Shiraz is a mature Heathcote Shiraz from one of Victoria's landmark producers. Georgia's Paddock is the larger of Jasper Hill's estate vineyards, with its original Shiraz block planted in 1975 and additional vines planted in 1987.
This release shows the concentration, savoury complexity and age-worthy structure that have made Georgia's Paddock one of Heathcote's defining Shiraz wines.
Vintage & Winemaking
The original Georgia's Paddock Shiraz block was planted in 1975, with further vines added in 1987. Ten hectares of low-yielding Shiraz form the core of production. The fruit is fully destemmed, fermented with natural yeasts and kept on skins for 5-6 weeks before gentle pressing and 12 months' maturation in French oak.
At release, Jasper Hill described the 2000 vintage as a delightful expression of red and dark berries, rich spice and chocolate, with fine supple tannins, natural acidity and a voluptuous, viscous palate.
Product Highlights
- Mature Heathcote Shiraz from Jasper Hill
- Original Georgia's Paddock Shiraz block planted in 1975
- Natural yeast fermentation and extended skin contact
- Ancient Cambrian basalt soils
- Drinking window listed as 2002-2017; mature bottle for drinking now
Critic Scores & Reviews
93 points - Andrew Caillard MW, tasted 8 August 2017
Fresh cranberry and redcurrant fruit with tobacco and mocha nuance, generous texture, espresso complexity and fine, long, slinky tannins. Andrew Caillard described it as an atypical vintage with lovely complexity, viscosity and richness.
91 points - Andrew Caillard MW, tasted 17 August 2012
A complex and evolved wine showing redcurrant, tobacco, mocha, apricot and sage notes, with rich volume, roasted chestnut flavours and supple sweet tannins.
Andrew Caillard MW, tasted August 2007
Deep colour, rhubarb and red cherry aromas, with a well-concentrated mineral palate, loose-knit grippy tannins and a long, sweet finish.
Tasting Notes
Vibrant magenta colour with a rich dark berry nose. The palate offers a vivid hit of fresh red fruits, spice and a luscious mouthfeel, finishing with savoury length and mature complexity.
Food Pairing
Pair with beef, venison, roast lamb, braised short rib, grilled ribeye or mushroom-rich dishes.
Cellaring Potential
This is a mature release and should be approached as a drink-now bottle. Careful decanting is recommended, and condition will depend on provenance and storage.
About Jasper Hill
Jasper Hill is one of Heathcote's pioneering estates, founded by Ron and Elva Laughton in 1975. The vineyards are dry-grown on their own roots and farmed using organic principles, with no synthetic chemicals used in the vineyard. Georgia's Paddock and Emily's Paddock are named after the Laughton daughters and sit on ancient Cambrian basalt soils, a key part of Jasper Hill's distinctive power, mineral depth and longevity.
Specifications
- Vintage: 2000
- Producer: Jasper Hill
- Wine: Georgia's Paddock Shiraz
- Country: Australia
- Region: Heathcote, Victoria
- Grape Variety: Shiraz
- Alcohol: 15.0%
- Wine Style: Red Wine
- Wine Sweetness: Dry
- Format: 750ml
