Name: 2007 Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz/CabernetProducer: Jip Jip Rocks Vinyard
Region: Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Padthaway
Classification: N/A
Type: Red Wine
Variety: 55% Shiraz, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage: 2007
Bottle Size: 750ml
Purchased: $14.99, Total Wine & More (February, 2009)
Date Logged: 03/03/2009
Pairing(s): 1) Grilled hamburgers, 2) grilled pork chops
My Rating: 3 Stars
This was a decent wine that could probably benefit from a couple of years in the cellar to give it some complexity. The nose was very pleasant, with an abundance of nice red and black berry tones. It was surprisingly less fruit-forward than I expected, although there were plenty of black raspberry and cherry flavors to qualify it as jammy. Hiding beneath the fruit, though, was an interesting peppery and raw meat profile that really paired well with both of the grilled meat dishes we had with this. The finish was a little harsh and relatively long. The tannins were obvious but the oak was subtle and just about right. It would be interesting to cellar this and come back in two or three years to see how the interesting flavor profile evolves. A good wine for the price.
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