2005 Jasper Hill Emily's Paddock Shiraz Cabernet Franc 750ml

94/100 The Wine Front Tasting notes by Andrew Caillard, MW – 17th August 2012 Medium deep crimson purple. Intense dark cherry, graphite, sage aromas with spicy, roasted hazelnut notes. Well concentrated dark cherry, sweet fruit,praline flavours with loosknit gritty, graphite tannins and plenty of spicy complexity. Finishes muscular firm but long and touch leafy. Has power and vinosity, richness and length. 2014 – 2025 – 93 points Region: Heathcote, Victoria, Australia Varieties: Shiraz (95%), Cabernet Franc (5%) Closure: Cork Alc/Vol: 13.5% Drinking Window: 2014-2025 Jasper Hill's Shiraz-based wines are renowned for their superb qualities. With an emphasis on minimal intervention in the vineyard through the use of organic/biodynamic principles, the terroir or earth character of the individual paddock expresses itself fully in the balance, complexity and flavour of this great wine. "Jasper Hill is largely responsible for bringing fame to what many believe will become one of Australia’s classic wine regions. Jasper Hill’s Shiraz based wines...are simply superb." (Langton’s Fine Wine Guide, 5th edition 2002)