Gipsie Jack 2004 Shiraz May 06

Tasting Note

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Gipsie Jack 2004 Shiraz May 06

Sealed with a screwcap, this wine is made by John Glaetzer. The label states "the wine is names after our beloved dog whose name is Gipsie and whom just happens to be a Jack Russell, and Jack is also Irish for John, therefore this wine displays the name of a true partnership between a man and his dog. A delightful fruit driven, pristine nose exhibiting plum, menthol, chocolate, and mint; as it opened earthy dark chocolate characters dominated. Very-fine, almost unobtrusive powdery tannins support the pure fruit. Perfectly balanced and with a seductive mouth feel and harmonious complexity, its ready to go now. Muscular in weight; fruit driven and squeaky clean with a very agreeable complexity it shows plum, blackberry, blackcurrant, coffee, milk chocolate and mint, it's an easy-drinking wine that demands another sip. Is it a great wine? No! Is it a greatly enjoyable drinking wine? You betcha!! Rated as Recommended with **** for value and added marks for enjoyment factor.

This is the first release of this wine and in NSW the RRP is $20 but you should find it for less as the wholesaler is doing a 6+1 to start it up, so around $18 per bottle should be the the going rate. The following NSW retailers should stock it.

AVALON FINE WINE
BALMAIN VILLAGE CELLARS
CASTLECRAG CELLARS
CITY CELLARS
CROWN WEST CELLARS
SUMMER HILL WINE SHOP
TOWN HALL BALMAIN
COMMODORE HOTEL
PORTERS NORTHBRIDGE