Jackman Vineyards Barrel Reserve Shiraz 2017, Barossa Valley
Deep garnet with brick-red edges. Blackberry and plum still showing, but secondary notes now dominate.
It’s softer and lighter in the mouth, the red fruit have settled into a more savoury, mature frame. Tannins are resolved and gentle, acidity is balanced. The finish is short to medium, savoury and cedar-tinged rather than powerful. At nine years old it’s drinking in a secondary style: soft, approachable and showing its age clearly.
Vino Masters Score: 89/100 ★★★★ A mature, softer Barossa Shiraz with secondary character now to the fore.
