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Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz 2016 Wine Review

Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz 2016

Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz 2016

Padthaway, South Australia, Australia

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $17.75

Drink: 2018-2023

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Jip Jip Rocks

Agent: Barrique Wines & Spirits Imports

Natalie's Score: 90/100

This 2016 Shiraz is the deepest darkest purple and there is so much on this wine from blackberry, chocolate and spicy caramel flavours with a satiny vanilla, and long minty finish. The Jip Jip Rocks are a striking outcrop of 350 million year old pink-red granite in the heart of the Padthaway region which are sacred to traditional Aboriginal beliefs. Minty cool on the nose with wild blackberry and brambleberry on the palate. Full-bodied, smooth and supple with richness and depth that is very satisfying. Pair with hearty meat dishes.

Shiraz food pairings: rare roast beef, lamb, pizza, barbecued pork spareribs.

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This Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz 2016 was reviewed on March 17, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Mouth-watering full-throttle Shiraz brimming with flavours of red berries, mocha and subtle spices. Excellent match for rack of lamb.
Tasted March 2018
Jip Jip Rocks 2016 is a great value Shiraz under $20 from Marambro Creek, Padthaway wine region in South Australia. Love the classic, blackberry and menthol nose on this dark, dark purple wine. On the palate this full-bodied Shiraz is ripe blackberry, vanilla spice and dark chocolate mint flavours on the palate. This is good stuff! The Jip Jip Rocks are a striking outcrop of 350 million year old pink-red granite in the heart of the Padthaway region which are sacred to traditional Aboriginal beliefs. - Community Wine Reviews

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