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Jip Jip Rocks

Jip Jip Rocks
2019 Shiraz, Padthaway

Pair this wine with:
Lamb Pork

Category: Shiraz

Date Tasted:
Country: Australia
Alcohol: 14.5%
88 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$19

Jip Jip Rocks
2019 Shiraz, Padthaway

Pair this wine with:
Lamb Pork

Category: Shiraz

Date Tasted:
Country: Australia
Alcohol: 14.5%
Ruby black color. Aromas of eucalyptus, dark chocolate, black fruit, and earl grey tea with a slightly chewy, vibrant, dry medium-full body and a tingling, interesting, medium-length candied lime peel, pomegranate, and black toast finish with moderate oak flavor. A brash and spicy Shiraz made for the table.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Juicy & Smooth, Oaky, Rich & Full & Spicy & Complex
Aroma Aroma: eucalyptus, dark chocolate, black fruit, and earl grey tea
Taste Flavor: candied lime peel, pomegranate, and black toast
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry
Enjoy Enjoy: Now with food
Recipes Pairing: Roast Leg of Lamb, Lamb Tagine, Souvlaki
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A brash and spicy Shiraz made for the table.

The Producer

Morambro Creek Pty Ltd

The Producer
12 Huntingdale Court
Mt. Gambier, SA 5290
Australia
61 -418281060

Shiraz

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Serve in a Zinfandel Wine Glass
Shiraz is made in several countries, but the best-known versions are from Australia. Known as Syrah in other countries, Shiraz is a rich red wine known for its blackberry and plum flavors and moderate tannins. Some examples also have a good amount of pepper, tobacco, licorice and black spice apparent on the palate as well.

There are hundreds of versions from Australia, ranging from less than $10 a bottle to more than $40 a bottle. The lighter versions are easy-drinking and should be consumed within one or two years, while the more expensive versions are best consumed from seven to ten years of age. Shiraz in grown in several regions of Australia, the most famous being Barossa and Victoria.

Given the popularity of Australian Shiraz, some producers in California have labeled their offerings of Syrah as Shiraz.

Pair these wines with grilled and barbecued foods, game birds and roasts.