Blackjack 'Chortle's Edge' Shiraz 2018

Ian McKenzie and Ken Pollock first planted vines on an old Harcourt apple orchard in 1988, gradually increasing the plot to include Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and a small area of Merlot. Plantings increas ed in 1988 with the creation of a unique site of Shiraz, now known as Block 6. Situated on Castlemaine sandstone gravel rather than the old granitic soils of the other vines and with different clonal material, the wine from Block 6 shows qualities closer to the French Rhône style.

"It’s old school bang-for-buck, served fresh. Vanilla, blackberry, a good drench of plum, licorice and a sweet ripeness throughout. It hasn’t been overcooked but it’s textural, rich and satisfying. If you like a bit of oomph to your reds, this wine delivers it at an excellent price." 92pts - Campbell Mattinson - Wine Front