TASTING NOTES FOR Jasper Hill Georgia’s Paddock Shiraz Heathcote Victoria 2023

🍷 Appearance
Deep ruby with a vibrant crimson edge. Dense and насыщated, showing both power and brightness.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and complex, opening with raspberry, strawberry and red cherry.
As it breathes, deeper notes of plum, spice, briar and earthy “red soil” character emerge, reflecting the famous Heathcote terroir.

👅 Palate
Generous and expressive, delivering juicy red fruits—strawberry, raspberry and cherry—layered with subtle spice.
There is a beautiful balance between fruit purity and savoury complexity, with a fresh acid line keeping everything focused and energetic.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Medium to full-bodied with fine, integrated tannins.
The finish is long and structured, with lingering red fruit, spice and a distinctive mineral edge, supported by grainy, savoury tannins.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Heathcote Shiraz—powerful yet elegant, showcasing both fruit intensity and earthy complexity.
Initially a little closed, it opens beautifully in the glass and has excellent cellaring potential, rewarding patience over time.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast lamb, grilled steak, slow-cooked beef or game dishes. Also excellent with chargrilled vegetables and hard cheeses.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A benchmark Heathcote Shiraz that delivers purity, structure and real sense of place.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want a premium Australian red that combines power, finesse and serious ageing potential.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷