Laughing Jack Jack’s Shiraz 2020
$24.99
SPECIAL BUY 6 or more. Impressive Barossa red for the price!
Description
“The Kalleske family has been farming this remarkable Greenock vineyard since 1855 and Laughing Jack was formed in 1999. These wines come mostly from this site blessed with old vine, dry grown Shiraz planted in a contoured pattern. Low yields and careful fruit selection in the winery results in some of the purest Barossa Shiraz we have encountered. Winemaker Shawn Kalleske’s understanding of his vineyards is superb, as is his winemaking. In appropriate vintages, Laughing Jack also releases a range of prestige cuvees in tiny quantities.” Bibendum.
5 Star Winery, James Halliday …“The Kalleske family has many branches in the Barossa Valley. Laughing Jack is owned by Shawn, Nathan, Ian and Carol Kalleske, and Linda Schroeter. The lion’s share of the vineyard is planted to shiraz, with lesser amounts of semillon and grenache. Vine age varies considerably, with old dry-grown shiraz the jewel in the crown. A small part of the grape production is taken for the Laughing Jack Shiraz. As any Australian knows, the kookaburra is also called the laughing jackass, and there is a resident flock of kookaburras in the stands of blue and red gums surrounding the vineyards.”
This perennial overachiever is sourced mostly from the Kalleske family’s Greenock, Moppa Hill and Marananga vineyards (the 2020 blend is 75% Greenock, 15% Marananga and 10% Moppa) and one of their lowest yielding vintages. The grapes were 100% de-stemmed and transferred to a mix of open-top fermenters, where they were hand-plunged twice per day. Following fermentation, the wine was then fed to oak barrels for 20 months – 6% new French and 2% new American with the balance being seasoned French and American.
Tasting notes from the winemaker about this vintage: “A purity of red/black fruits; blackberry, plum, raspberry & mulberry. Greenock fruit generally has distinctive perfumed blackberry, Marananga plum and typical Moppa is mulberry aromas. There are an array of subtle spices including pepper, cloves and cinnamon. Coming off the 2019 vintage which had a savoury edge the 2020 is distinctly fruit driven along with some nice chocolate character melded through. Medium bodied, fruit driven front to mid palate with some delicious fruit and oak spices on the finish. The tannins are magnificent, every bit present but plush and fine grained, a reflection of the very low yielding, dry, mild vintage. Still loads of rich generous flavour Jack’s is known for and long lingering finish.”
91 points, Dave Brookes for Halliday Wine Companion “.. Jack’s Shiraz has a lot to offer for those that seek a classically styled Barossa shiraz at a sharp price point. Abundant plum and dark cherry fruits, baking spices, licorice, dark chocolate and earth. Tight, fine tannin support and a deep, savoury resonance to its tail.”
This always seriously over-delivers for the money and offers far more than we once expected for Barossa in this style and price. It’s a no-brainer if you’re looking for something ‘classic’ from this region for a good price.
RRP $32 *Our Special Price Only $24.99 when you buy 6 or more of this of this wine*
Additional information
Producer | Laughing Jack |
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Region or Country | Australia, Barossa Valley |
Variety | Shiraz |
Vintage | 2020 |
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