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The Vineyards
In the early 90's, the family established the Jip Jip
Rocks vineyard, in South Australia's Limestone Coast wine
region. They have concentrated on growing premium varieties of
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. The vineyard
consistently produces excellent fruit quality from low
yielding vines. Only the best parcels of fruit are carefully
selected throughout the vineyard and used in the Jip Jip
Rocks label. Great attention is given to detail with the integration of
fruit flavors and fine oak barrels and helps to produce classic
handcrafted wine styles.
Their sole objective is to produce the best wines
possible from their unique vineyard site. Planted on own
rootstock and located in the Padthaway valley which is
comprised of rich Terra Rosa soils their estate vineyard
benefits from excellent sun exposure producing grapes of
optimum flavor, color and tannin development. The warm summer
days are moderated each evening by coastal winds that cool the
vines and result in a longer ripening period. This extended
period allows for the grape tannins and seed to fully ripen
prior to being harvested, thus creating wines that are rich
and supple on the palate.
Their pursuit of great wine can also be seen in the meticulous
management of our vineyard. They strive for low crop yields
and small grape bunches of intense flavor, and whilst they
employ the latest technology in the vineyard to help us
achieve vine balance and reduced vigor, they harvest when the
fruit reaches full flavor development.
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Australian Wine Trip, August 2005
Hugues Beaulieu on a Jip Jip Rock
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The
Wines
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UPC code: 7 84585 00738 7
2008 Jip Jip Rocks, Shiraz 12/750ml
Winemaking
is very traditional and labor intensive. Oak maturation takes
place using 35-40% new barrels with the oak type has
traditionally been American. In good cellars, Jip Jip Rocks
Shiraz can age for up to 5 years. This Shiraz was put together
using select barrels from the family estate that best
demonstrate the intensity of the fruit balanced by integrated
oak.
Consistently mild weather during the growing season and
leading up to harvest encouraged optimal ripening. Weather
conditions during harvest were perfect, making for a smooth
vintage. Grape berries were quite small and since yields were
down, flavor was concentrated and quality enhanced.
"The
2008 Shiraz received the same upbringing as the
Shiraz-Cabernet. A saturated purple color, the nose displays
spice box, smoked meat, lavender, mulberry, and blueberry.
Ripe and smooth textured with excellent depth, it has enough
structure to continue its evolution for another 1-2 years and
will offer pleasure through 2018."
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Wine Advocate (Dec. 09), 88 pts
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UPC code: 7 84585 00738 7
2007 Jip Jip Rocks, Shiraz 12/750ml
Winemaking
is very traditional and labor intensive. Oak maturation takes
place using 35-40% new barrels with the oak type has
traditionally been American. In good cellars, Jip Jip Rocks
Shiraz can age for up to 5 years. This Shiraz was put together
using select barrels from the family estate that best
demonstrate the intensity of the fruit balanced by integrated
oak.
Consistently mild weather during the growing season and
leading up to harvest encouraged optimal ripening. Weather
conditions during harvest were perfect, making for a smooth
vintage. Grape berries were quite small and since yields were
down, flavor was concentrated and quality enhanced.
Lifted spice and ripe mulberry/blackberry aromas are
complimented with chocolate, cedar and cinnamon on the nose.
Well integrated oak tannin provides flavors of clove and
supple texture which supports the rich plum, blackberry and
mocha. The overall structure is supple and generous with
fine-grained tannin on the finish enveloped with ripe fruit
overtones.
90
pts- RED VALUE - Wine Advocate (Feb. 09)
"Dark ruby. Jammy raspberry and blueberry aromas are
complicated by smoked meat and licorice. Fleshy, slightly
sweet dark fruit compote flavors stain the palate, gaining in
sweetness on the back end. Finishes soft, with lingering
sweetness and gentle grip."
- International Wine Cellar (July/Aug 2008), 88 pts
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UPC code: 7 84585 00895 7
2008 Jip Jip Rocks, Shiraz Cabernet 12/750ml
Winemaking
is very traditional and labor intensive. Oak maturation takes
place using 35-40% new barrels with the oak traditionally a
mix of French and American. This wine was put together using
select barrels from the family estate that best demonstrate
the intensity of the fruit balanced by integrated oak and the
marriage of the varieties best attributes. In good cellars,
Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz/Cabernet can age for up to 5 years.
Deep purple in color. A rich powerful nose of cassis with
overtones of spice and cedar. Lush, ripe palate dominated by
black fruits, cherry and dark chocolate. Full bodied with
savory, integrated fruit tannins and persistent finish.
"Smooth and generous, with pretty
raspberry and strawberry jam flavors, lingering easily against
well-buffed tannins. Drink now through 2013."
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Wine Spectator (Jan. 10), 89 pts
"The
2008 Shiraz-Cabernet was aged in a mix of French and American
oak, 35% new. Purple-colored, it emits a perfume of cedar,
spice box, black currant, black cherry, and chocolate.
Full-bodied, structured, and well-balanced, this savory blend
will evolve for 1-2 years but can be enjoyed now."
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Wine Advocate (Dec. 09), 88 pts
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UPC code: 7 84585 00895 7
2007 Jip Jip Rocks, Shiraz Cabernet 12/750ml
Winemaking
is very traditional and labor intensive. Oak maturation takes
place using 35-40% new barrels with the oak traditionally a
mix of French and American. This wine was put together using
select barrels from the family estate that best demonstrate
the intensity of the fruit balanced by integrated oak and the
marriage of the varieties best attributes. In good cellars,
Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz/Cabernet can age for up to 5 years.
89 pts- RED VALUE - Wine Advocate (Feb. 09)
"Crisp in texture, with chai tea–like spices
hovering around the lovely cherry and boysenberry fruit. Firm
tannins frame the finish. Needs time to soften. Best from 2010
through 2015."
- Wine Spectator's Advance (Aug. 2008), 88 pts
"SMART BUY"
"Inky ruby. Primary
cherry and dark berry aromas lifted by a light peppery
quality. Fleshy and ripe, with juicy black raspberry and
cassis flavors, silky tannins and good finishing grip. Not a
complex wine, but the fruit is vivacious and clean."
- International Wine Cellar (July/Aug 2008), 87 pts
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UPC code: 7 84585 00815 5
2009 Jip Jip Rocks, Chardonnay 12/750ml
White
grapes are gently crushed before fermentation.
Traditionally Jip Jip Rocks Chardonnay is a blend of 2/3 Chardonnay grapes fermented and matured in stainless steel,
and 1/3 that starts fermentation in stainless steel
and then goes into French and American oak to continue
fermentation for about 4 weeks, and then matured for up to 5
months in new and older French and American oak.
Pale Straw. A pure and complex nose, with fresh citrus
characters as well as stonefruit, melon, cashews. The palate
is clean and fresh with subtle oak characters. Like the nose,
the palate is quite fruit derived and has great poise. This
wine will age beautifully over the next 4-5 years.
"The
2009 Chardonnay saw some time in oak. Light straw-colored, it
exhibits an attractive nose of spiced apple, pear, melon and
peach. Medium-bodied, lively, and clean on the palate, this
fruit-driven Chardonnay will drink well over the next 3 years."
- Wine Advocate (Dec. 09), 87 pts
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UPC code: 7 84585 00815 5
2008 Jip Jip Rocks, Chardonnay 12/750ml
White
grapes are gently crushed before fermentation.
Traditionally Jip Jip Rocks Chardonnay is a blend of 2/3 Chardonnay grapes fermented and matured in stainless steel,
and 1/3 that starts fermentation in stainless steel
and then goes into French and American oak to continue
fermentation for about 4 weeks, and then matured for up to 5
months in new and older French and American oak.
Pale Straw. A pure and complex nose, with fresh citrus
characters as well as stonefruit, melon, cashews. The palate
is clean and fresh with subtle oak characters. Like the nose,
the palate is quite fruit derived and has great poise. This
wine will age beautifully over the next 4-5 years.
90 pts - WHITE VALUE - Wine Advocate (Feb. 09)
"Lively, with plenty of lemony acidity, minerals and a
nice bit of fleshiness to add interest. Lovely summer wine."
- Wall Street Journal (July 09), "VERY
GOOD"
"Australian Chardonnay: Not back yet"
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