2006 Jasper Hill Georgia's Paddock Shiraz 750ml

Overview

The 2006 Jasper Hill Georgia's Paddock Shiraz 750ml is one of Australia's benchmark single-vineyard Shiraz wines, produced from the renowned Georgia's Paddock vineyard in Heathcote, Victoria. Established by Ron and Elva Laughton in 1975, Jasper Hill has earned an international reputation for biodynamic viticulture and terroir-driven wines, with Georgia's Paddock recognised as one of the country's finest expressions of cool-climate Shiraz.

The outstanding 2006 vintage beautifully captures the distinctive character of Heathcote's ancient Cambrian soils, combining vibrant dark fruit, savoury complexity and finely structured tannins. With nearly two decades of bottle age, the wine has developed remarkable harmony while retaining the power, freshness and longevity that have made Georgia's Paddock a true Australian icon.

Vintage & Winemaking

The 2006 growing season delivered excellent ripening conditions, producing fruit with exceptional concentration, balance and natural acidity. Sourced exclusively from the biodynamically farmed Georgia's Paddock vineyard, the low-yielding vines produced intensely flavoured berries that faithfully express the site's distinctive mineral-rich Cambrian soils.

Fruit was hand harvested and traditionally vinified with minimal intervention to preserve vineyard expression. Matured in French oak before bottling, the wine was crafted to emphasise purity, structure and longevity rather than excessive extraction or oak influence. The result is a beautifully balanced Shiraz with remarkable finesse, complexity and ageing potential.

Product Highlights

• Flagship single-vineyard Shiraz from Jasper Hill
• Estate-grown on Heathcote's famous Cambrian soils
• Certified biodynamic vineyard
• Awarded 98 Points by Andrew Caillard MW (2017 retrospective tasting)
• One of Australia's benchmark collectible Shiraz wines
• Outstanding mature cool-climate Shiraz with exceptional ageing potential

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Medium to deep crimson with youthful ruby highlights, retaining impressive colour and vitality.

Aroma

Fragrant aromas of dark cherry, blackberry and chinotto are layered with mocha, roasted chestnut, coffee bean and subtle savoury spice, creating a beautifully expressive bouquet.

Palate

Rich, concentrated and impeccably balanced, revealing vibrant blackberry and dark cherry fruit supported by fine, silky tannins, roasted coffee, dark chocolate and mineral complexity. The palate is powerful yet graceful, displaying remarkable harmony and precision.

Finish

Long, persistent and beautifully structured, finishing with graphite-like minerality, fine spice, dark fruit and refined tannins that promise continued evolution.

Food Pairing

The 2006 Jasper Hill Georgia's Paddock Shiraz pairs beautifully with:

• Dry-aged ribeye steak
• Slow-roasted lamb shoulder
• Braised beef cheeks
• Venison with juniper sauce
• Mature Comté or aged cheddar

Serving Temperature: 17–18°C

Cellaring Potential

Already displaying exceptional complexity and integration, the 2006 Georgia's Paddock Shiraz continues to evolve gracefully. Its outstanding fruit concentration, vibrant acidity and finely woven tannins suggest many more years of rewarding development under proper cellaring conditions.

Recommended drinking window: Now–2040+