Specifications
Vintage: 2013
Region: Eden Valley
Winemaker: Shawn Kalleske
Alcohol/Vol: 15.2%
Cellaring: Enjoy now and through to 2029.
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
BACK VINTAGE | 2013 JACK HARRISON SHIRAZ
$79.00
12 in stock
12 in stock
Premium back vintage Barossa Shiraz available here in NZ, direct from the family producer!
Gold | 2018 Melbourne International Wine Competition
95 Points | Wine Orbit – Sam Kim
“It’s gorgeously ripe and enticing on the nose showing black/purple fruit richness, vanillin oak, cake spice and mocha characters, leading to a powerfully concentrated palate exhibiting depth and density, with velvity texture and loads of polished tannins. Superbly long and immensely satisfying. At its best now to 2028. ~Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, April 2022~
This wine is named after our grandson Jack. Made from our single vineyard Shiraz vines which boast an average vine age of 60 years, our cool climate premium Shiraz is handcrafted to be elegant and memorable.
Elegant green peppercorn lift over red fruit dominates the nose. The palate opens with concentrated sweet dark fruit, progressing to a solid lengthy  ‘plait’ of intertwined powerful fruit and firm tannin, tapering off with a warm drying powdery tannin finish. Drink now for fruit bomb fans, through to 2029.
~ Jane Ferrari, tasted Feb 2021 ~
Gold | 2018 Melbourne International Wine Competition
95 Points | Wine Orbit – Sam Kim
“It’s gorgeously ripe and enticing on the nose showing black/purple fruit richness, vanillin oak, cake spice and mocha characters, leading to a powerfully concentrated palate exhibiting depth and density, with velvity texture and loads of polished tannins. Superbly long and immensely satisfying. At its best now to 2028. ~April 2022~
History of excellence:
2018 Jack Harrison Shiraz | Gold – 2023 London 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
The 2013 vintage in the Barossa & Eden Valleys will be remembered as the driest, earliest and quickest vintage in memory, with the Eden Valley harvest beginning in mid-February with Riesling and other white varieties.
With a dry winter, spring and summer, irrigation was a godsend for those who had it, marking the difference between a below-average crop and none at all. January and February had very good growing conditions, with only a few hot spikes. But nine days above 30° in early March, meant that much of the Eden Valley Riesling and Shiraz ripened early and was picked in the first two weeks of March. This early harvest of Riesling meant it retained both natural acidity and great flavours, while Shiraz was probably the standout red variety from our region.
Our under vine mulching and drip feed irrigation at the right times returned a beautiful vintage for us overall, with lower quantities, but concentrated fruit.
