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Wakefield Winery Jaraman Shiraz 2020 Wine Review

Wakefield Winery Jaraman Shiraz 2020

Wakefield Winery Jaraman Shiraz 2020

South Australia, Australia

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $24.95

Drink: 2023-2030

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Wakefield Winery

Agent: Vin Vino Wine Merchants Inc.

Natalie's Score: 93/100

The 2020 vintage of the Wakefield Jaraman Shiraz is another blockbuster! Aromas of deep, ripe dark berries, plums and smoke. This robust Shiraz is produced from a blend of 70% Clare Valley grapes with the balance sourced from the McLaren Vale. The wine was aged in American oak barrels. Pair with a pepper steak or meat lovers' pizza.

Shiraz food pairings: juicy, grilled rare sirloin steak, hard cheese like Cheddar or Havarti.

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This Wakefield Winery Jaraman Shiraz 2020 was reviewed on June 24, 2023 by Natalie MacLean

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Reviews and Ratings

Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

This is a lovely and juicy Shiraz, with aromas of blackberry and raspberry, along with hints of cedar and black pepper. Full bodied and bold on the palate with mouthwatering acidity, rich, ripe berry notes, a bit of smoke, and warm spice hints on the finish. Enjoy with ribs.
The 2020 vintage of the Wakefield Jaraman Shiraz is fantastic. Smoky and rich with aromas of ripe dark berries and plum and silky on the palate with a kiss of spice. Most of the grapes (70%) were sourced from the Clare Valley wine region with the balance from the McLaren Vale. The wine was aged in American oak barrels. - Community Wine R
Wakefield's Jaraman 2020 is a robust, full-flavoured Shiraz with ripe dark cherry, blueberry, prune, chocolate, mint, anise and pepper spice wrapped up in toasty, smoky oak and is harmonious and generous on the palate. Tannins are structured. Pour with roast leg of lamb. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2022 Vinalies Internationales. - Community Wine Reviews

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