Specifications
Vintage: 2021
Region: Eden Valley – Estate Single Vineyard
Winemaker: Joanne Irvine
Alcohol/Vol: 14.50%
Cellaring/Ageing potential: Early estimates suggest this wine will still reward up until 2033 but with gentle decanting, it is also beautifully approachable right now.
Ideal serving temperature: 17 – 19ºc and decanting or aerating prior to serving will allow this Eden Valley fruit to really open up and sing.
Case Size: 6 packs
2021 JACK HARRISON SHIRAZ
$64.00
Our Jack Harrison Shiraz is named after our grandson, Jack, who looks after our viticulture, winery and bottling plant. Jack is strong-minded, mature, and continues to exceed expectations – much like this wine.
From our vineyard in Eden Valley, to your door in the Barossa, we are delighted to bring you our 2021 Jack Harrison, with its inviting deep bouquet filled with layers of dark fruit, including luxurious black currants, ripe plums and succulent black cherries. French oak nurturing the textural structure. Extremely luscious ripe fruits and subtle hints of spices result in a harmonious fusion and depth of flavours across the entire palate, thanks to a well-balanced structure featuring ripe tannins and refreshing acidity to keep everything feeling elegant and well rounded.
96 points | Wine Orbit – Sam Kim
“Gorgeously fruited and seductively complex, the wine showcases blackberry, star anise, liquorice, cedar, and dark chocolate characters on the nose. The concentrated palate exhibits terrific depth and flow, beautifully framed by plush texture and tannins that meld harmoniously. Sumptuous and structured, making it hugely appealing. At its best: now to 2040.”
From our vineyard in Eden Valley, to your door in the Barossa, we are delighted to bring you our 2021 Jack Harrison, with its inviting deep bouquet filled with layers of dark fruit, including luxurious black currants, ripe plums and succulent black cherries. French oak nurturing the textural structure. Extremely luscious ripe fruits and subtle hints of spices result in a harmonious fusion and depth of flavours across the entire palate, thanks to a well-balanced structure featuring ripe tannins and refreshing acidity to keep everything feeling elegant and well rounded.
96 points | Wine Orbit – Sam Kim
“Gorgeously fruited and seductively complex, the wine showcases blackberry, star anise, liquorice, cedar, and dark chocolate characters on the nose. The concentrated palate exhibits terrific depth and flow, beautifully framed by plush texture and tannins that meld harmoniously. Sumptuous and structured, making it hugely appealing. At its best: now to 2040.”
2021 Jack Harrison Shiraz Vintage:
96 points | Wine Orbit – Sam Kim
“Gorgeously fruited and seductively complex, the wine showcases blackberry, star anise, liquorice, cedar, and dark chocolate characters on the nose. The concentrated palate exhibits terrific depth and flow, beautifully framed by plush texture and tannins that meld harmoniously. Sumptuous and structured, making it hugely appealing. At its best: now to 2040.”
History of excellence:
2020 Jack Harrison Shiraz | Silver – 2024 London Wine Competition + 2024 IWC
2019 Jack Harrison Shiraz | Gold – 2023 London Wine Competition + 2023 IWC
2018 Jack Harrison Shiraz | Gold – 2023 London Wine Competition
2018 Jack Harrison Shiraz | Gold – 2023 NZ International Wine Competition
2017 Jack Harrison Shiraz | Gold – 2021 London Wine Competition
2016 Jack Harrison Shiraz | Gold – 2021 San Francisco International Wine Competition
2015 Jack Harrison Shiraz | Gold – 2020 London Wine Competition
2015 Jack Harrison Shiraz | Gold – 2019 San Francisco International Wine Competition
2013 Jack Harrison Shiraz | Gold – 2018 Melbourne International Wine Competition
2012 Jack Harrison Shiraz | Gold – 2016 Melbourne International Wine Competition
2010 Jack Harrison Shiraz | Gold – 2017 New Zealand International Wine Show
2021 Vintage Report
Winter rainfall in Eden was only 5% below average, with August being the wettest month for the winter period, filling our dams which we were oh so grateful for, because from November, dry conditions ensued. Growing season rainfall (Oct-Mar) was 20% below average with only February recording above average rainfall.
Temperatures were relatively mild for much of the growing season, providing ideal conditions for growth and berry development. Flowering was uninterrupted this year, allowing good fruit set.
Night-time temps during spring and summer were cooler than normal. These cooler nights are critical to, and the hallmark for, the quality of grapes and wines from our Eden Valley vineyard, allowing our vines time to rest, and allowing aromatic flavours, finesse and natural acidity to be maintained.
The mild daytime conditions provided optimal ripening, allowing great fruit flavours to develop.
Whilst yields across the region varied depending on water supply, they were mostly higher than vintage 2020, which is the case with your 2021 crop.
Quality is exceptional from our 2021 Eden Valley vintage. Whites were fine with amazing natural acid and intense flavours. Reds are flavourful and deeply coloured. A vintage for now, and the long term.
Ref: Brooke Howell and Louisa Rose (Yalumba) on behalf of Barossa Grape & Wine Association; SA Winegrape Crush Survey 2021 Barossa Zone Report, Eden Valley Wine Region, Wine Australia, July 2021
Awards to date for our 2021 wines:
- Jack Harrison Shiraz – 96 Points
- Miss Bronte Cabernet Sauvignon – Gold
- Zip Line Shiraz – Silver
- On Point Pinot Grigio – 94 points + Silver
- Mackenzie William Riesling – 94 points + Silver
- Charli Jaye Chardonnay – Silver
- Tru-Su Rose – 93 points
