The 2022 Koomilya 'JC Block' Shiraz is a boundary-pushing McLaren Vale red, forged from the absolute limits of Stephen Pannell's celebrated Upper Tintara vineyard. Sourced from 50-year-old vines rooted in ancient siltstone and ironstone rubble, this pristine single-block release channels a moody, dark-fruited intensity and raw elemental energy, capturing the absolute best of a stellar, low-yielding cool-climate vintage.
- Aromas: Ripe plums, fresh red roses, and dusky florals, layered with quince paste, twiggy herbs, and a distinctive rusted irongate and wet-stone mineral edge.
- Palate: Blackcurrant, boysenberry, and juicy red currant riding over a focused backbone of black olive, salumi, and savory chorizo complexity.
- Style: Medium-to-full bodied, super-svelte, and incredibly poised, balancing an engulfing perfume with an effortless, laser-sharp acid line and an endless finish.
- Winemaking: Fermented wild, spending 15 days on skins before maturing in a four-year-old large oak vat to lock in pure terroir expression over heavy wood integration.
- Cellaring: Deliciously profound right now, but possesses the authoritative structure and drive to age gracefully in the cellar through 2042+.
- Food Pairing: Pairs wonderfully with slow-roasted duck breast, grilled wagyu ribeye, smoked hickory brisket, or savory game dishes.
This bottle is a masterclass in single-block architecture and pure Upper Tintara grit. It completely strips away the standard over-extracted McLaren Vale Shiraz playbook, delivering an electric, highly savory profile and uncompromising estate craftsmanship that aggressively cements its reputation as one of Australia's greatest modern icons