{"product_id":"2023-jasper-hill-georgias-paddock-shiraz-375ml-half-bottle","title":"2023 Jasper Hill Georgia's Paddock Shiraz 375ml Half Bottle","description":"\u003ch3\u003e375ml Half Bottle.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorgia'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJasper Hill:\u003c\/strong\u003e “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.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100 — James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“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.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted October 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBest from 2030.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100 — Aaron Brasher, The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“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.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted 23 March 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDrinking Window: 2025–2035\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points — Jeni Port, James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“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.”\u003cbr\u003e\nDrink by 2041.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heathcote, Victoria, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Georgia's Paddock\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-yielding vines, fully destemmed, gentle pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural yeast fermentation with 5–6 weeks on skins\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months in French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOak Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e To 2041\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kingsbury Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53732359864683,"sku":"8828561091","price":59.84,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2023JasperHillGeorgia_sPaddockShiraz.png?v=1786944702","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2023-jasper-hill-georgias-paddock-shiraz-375ml-half-bottle","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}