Jasper Hill wines

Price $75

Much higher in alcohol than the previous vintage (15% versus 13.5%), but the wine doesn’t show hot, just bigger and sweeter in fruit, bursting with raspberries framed by hints of vanilla, cinnamon and clove. Creamy-textured and supple on the finish. Drink now–2016. — J.C. (10/1/2009)

91

points

Jasper Hill 2005 Emily's Paddock Shiraz-Cabernet Franc (Heathcote)

Price $125

Although there is only 5% Cab Franc in the blend, it appears to have quite an impact on this wine’s aromas, which are intriguingly perfumed and contain some minty, leafy notes. Flavors also hint at mint with some subtle cedary notes, although the primary fruit is blueberry. Like the 2005 Georgia’s Paddock, it’s full-bodied and creamy-textured, although this wine… — J.C. (4/1/2009)

90

points

Jasper Hill 2005 Georgia's Paddock Shiraz (Heathcote)

Price $125

This is a charming paradox of a wine, one that manages to be full-bodied and creamy-textured without being heavy or overly alcoholic, resulting in a wine of great elegance. The raspberry and cherry fruit offers some herbal nuances as well, ending on a spicy, tobacco-leaf note. Drinkable now, but should evolve positively through 2015 at least. — J.C. (4/1/2009)

89

points

Jasper Hill 2007 Emily's Paddock Shiraz-Cabernet Franc Red (Heathcote)

Cellar Selection

Price $125

In 5–10 years, this rating may look conservative, but right now, this wine’s tannins are just too rustic and tough to be certain of its future evolution. It’s a massive wine overall, with brambly, briary fruit, tinged with clove, cedar and chocolate, and those drying, astringent tannins on the finish. — J.C. (7/1/2011)

88

points

Jasper Hill 2007 Georgia's Paddock Shiraz (Heathcote)

Cellar Selection
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Price $75

Being inland and dry-farmed, Jasper Hill wines tend to show considerable vintage variation. This 2007 is slightly raisiny and warm, with hints of chocolate and dried berries allied to firm tannins. Cellar it and hope for the best; try after 2015. — J.C. (3/1/2010)

87

points

Jasper Hill 2007 Cornella Vineyard Grenache (Heathcote)

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Price $45

Minty and raisiny on the nose, with Port-like elements of dried fruit and high (15.0%) alcohol. Still, it shows the variety's trademark delicate structure and silky texture. — J.C. (12/22/2011)

85

points