Jip Jip Rocks
Padthaway (Australia)

The Estate
 The Bryson family has been involved in agriculture for five generations (150 years in South Australia) and has long recognized the potential of the Limestone Coast's maritime climate for producing premium quality grapes. 

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.


Australian Wine Trip, August 2005


Hugues Beaulieu on a Jip Jip Rock

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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."
- 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.

 "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."
- 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

2006 Jip Jip Rocks, Shiraz Cabernet 12/750ml
 "The 2006 Shiraz (55%) – Cabernet (45%) is dense crimson in color. The nose offers spice box, pepper, damp earth, black cherry, and blueberry. The wine has some light tannin to provide structure, ripe fruit flavors, and good length. It will evolve for 2-3 years although most purchasers will opt for immediate gratification.
Jip Jip Rocks has produced a trio of new releases offering excellent value."
- Wine Advocate ($178, Aug. 2008), 89 pts
"Bright purple. Energetic cherry and blueberry aromas display an exotic hint of licorice. Taut, youthfully bright red and dark berries on the palate, with a nervy mineral lift to the finish. I preferred this to the creamy but jammier '06 shiraz. Finishes with lipsmacking berry skin flavors and very good length."
- International Wine Cellar (July/Aug 2007), 88 pts
2005 Jip Jip Rocks, Shiraz Cabernet 12/750ml
 "Its deep ruby/purple color is followed by loads of sweet red and black fruits intermixed with cedar and spice, medium to full body, and surprising elegance.  Drink it over the next 4-5 years." - Wine Advocate (issue 168), 90 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"

National Retail Price: $18.99 / bottle