375ml Half Bottle.
Overview
Georgia's Paddock is one of Jasper Hill's signature Heathcote Shiraz wines, expressing the ferrous, mineral-rich soils of the vineyard. The original Shiraz block was planted in 1975, with additional vines established in 1987. Ten hectares of low-yielding Shiraz make Georgia's Paddock the largest component of Jasper Hill's production.
Vineyard
The vineyard's mineral-rich soils and naturally balanced vines contribute to the distinctive Georgia's Paddock style. The 2023 vintage combines red and dark fruit with savoury, earthy and spicy characters, supported by structured tannins and considerable ageing potential.
Winemaking
The Shiraz is fully destemmed and fermented with natural yeasts, remaining on skins for 5–6 weeks before gentle pressing. The wine is then matured in French oak for 12 months.
Producer Tasting Notes
Jasper Hill: “Reminiscent of our wines in the early years, a true Georgia’s Paddock style of raspberry with red earth notes and soft integrated tannins. While this vintage initially appears a little closed, given a few minutes, opens up to a brilliant red fruit and spicy nose. Juicy strawberries and fresh raspberry fill a generous palate with great length. Delicious now but easily cellared for those with patience.”
Critic Reviews
96/100 — James Suckling
“The nose is deep and brooding with savory aromas of damson plums, dark chocolate, licorice, cinnamon bark and graphite. The full-bodied palate has finely integrated tannins and focused acidity supported by a tightly bound mouthfeel, showing notes of macerated figs, black olives, mulberries and spices. A refined Australian classic that will age gracefully for decades.”
Tasted October 2024
Best from 2030.
95/100 — Aaron Brasher, The Real Review
“A dark, deep, plummy red in the glass. Heady aromas of plum, mulberry, dark cherry, sweet spice, violets, dried herbs, bramble and ironstone. Full-bodied, powerful, mouth-filling and opulent in flavour. All dark fruited, plush, firm and very concentrated. There’s a drive of inky dark fruits, nutty oak and grippy, textured tannins. Big time, full bore shiraz.”
Tasted 23 March 2025
Drinking Window: 2025–2035
95 Points — Jeni Port, James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion
“Siblings Georgia and Emily Paddocks tend to be viewed as competitors, but, in fact, they complement each other. Georgia offers insight into the ferrous, mineral rich soils in which its vines grow, and the natural balance it affords the wine, joined by Aussie bush notes, briar, black fruits, plum, tapenade and spice. It's subdued in its infancy, it needs time, but the basis for another big future is there, supported by grainy, savoury tannins. This one is destined for the cellar.”
Drink by 2041.
Specifications
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Vintage: 2023
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Grape Variety: Shiraz
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Region: Heathcote, Victoria, Australia
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Vineyard: Georgia's Paddock
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Alcohol: 15.0%
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Production Attributes: Low-yielding vines, fully destemmed, gentle pressing
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Fermentation: Natural yeast fermentation with 5–6 weeks on skins
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Maturation: 12 months in French oak
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Oak Type: French oak
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Drinking Window: To 2041
