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"JP Belle Terroir is a joint project of winemakers Trevor Jones and Chris Ringland and the Grateful Palate’s Dan Philips, using old-vine fruit from Ebenezer, the finest area in the Barossa Valley for Shiraz. It comes from what may be the finest old vine vineyard in the Barossa, and hence Australia, and it was conceived with a ton of love, camaraderie, and passion and the desire to make a very, very great and rare wine. The wine has spent 30 months in new French oak.
Cooler vintage, tighter tannin structure, brighter natural acidity and considerable longevity. Slightly less opulent than normal for the style, will have greater ageing potential as a result."
REGION(S)OF FRUIT SOURCE: Barossa Valley
SUB-REGION: Ebenezer
SPECIFIC VINEYARD BY NAME : Hoffman vineyard selection
SOIL: Red-Brown sandy loam over limestone.
TRELLIS SYSTEM : Single-wire, cane pruned
VARIETAL BLEND: 100 % Shiraz
WINEMAKER(S): Trevor Jones and Chris Ringland
ALC/VOL: 13.4%
AGE OF VINES: 40-60 years old
YIELD PER ACRE: 1.5-2 tons
WOOD TREATMENT : A.P. John French oak hogsheads, 36 months
VINTAGE COMMENTS : Classic conditions with below-average yields.
TASTING NOTES: Blackberry, chocolate-cake, minerals, smoke
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J P Belle Terroir Shiraz 2002
"This is a new project between winemakers Chris Ringland and Trevor Jones, and innovative importer Dan Philips. There are 350 cases of this 100% Shiraz produced from a single vineyard planted in 1960, and aged completely in new French oak for 30 months. The beautiful 2002 Shiraz boasts a gorgeous perfume of acacia flowers, blackberry liqueur, melted licorice, espresso roast, and a hint of white chocolate. Full-bodied, dense, and profoundly concentrated, with stunning layers of flavor as well as magnificent length, this wine should evolve and drink well for 12-15 years."
Wine Advocate: 96
Regular Price: $95.99Sale Price: $74.99
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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