{"product_id":"2024-e-j-mcdougall-old-vine-shiraz-750ml","title":"2024 E.J. McDougall Old Vine Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePre-Order: This item will be fulfilled and dispatched within one week after your order is placed.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 E.J. McDougall Old Vine Shiraz is a single-parcel McLaren Vale Shiraz from 87-year-old vines in Blewitt Springs. Grown on sandy gravel over red clay, this limited-production release captures the depth of old-vine Shiraz with the finesse and graphite-edged detail associated with the Blewitt Springs sub-region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was hand-harvested and fermented with partial whole clusters in concrete vats. The wine then spent 11 months in seasoned French foudre, allowing the old-vine fruit, savoury structure and regional mineral character to remain clearly expressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-parcel McLaren Vale Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom 87-year-old vines in Blewitt Springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited production of 2,900 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartial whole-cluster fermentation in concrete vats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11 months élevage in seasoned French foudre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97 points from Erin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97 points from Decanter World Wine Awards, tasted January 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points - Erin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e | Review date not provided\u003cbr\u003eDescribed as an excellent, modern and sophisticated Australian Shiraz, with vibrancy lifting above the density of fruit and notes that speak more of asphalt and graphite than raw power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA concentrated yet refined old-vine Shiraz showing dark fruit, graphite, asphalt, savoury spice and mineral depth. The palate is dense but lifted, with fine structure, freshness and a sophisticated finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with grilled steak, slow-cooked beef, lamb shoulder, venison, rich mushroom dishes or hard aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy from release for its vibrant fruit and savoury detail, or cellar over the medium to long term as the old-vine structure continues to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e E.J. McDougall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Vine Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e McLaren Vale, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blewitt Springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,900 bottles, single parcel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 87 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy gravel over red clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimatic Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial whole cluster, concrete vats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eÉlevage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 months in seasoned French foudre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 April 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Saint Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52368547479854,"sku":"5469836549","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2024_E.J._McDougall_Old_Vine_Shiraz_750ml.jpg?v=1785304222","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2024-e-j-mcdougall-old-vine-shiraz-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}