Jeanneret Rank and File Shiraz
Elevate your wine experience with the exquisite Jeanneret Rank and File 2021 Shiraz, a true masterpiece from the heart and soul of the Australian wine industry. This vintage stands as a testament to the exceptional quality of 2021, with modest yields from old vines yielding a stunning Shiraz that will leave you enchanted.
Key Features:
- Vintage: 2021
- Varietal: Shiraz
- Region: Clare Valley
- Oak Maturation: French and American Oak for 10 Months
Tasting Notes:
The 2021 vintage of Jeanneret Rank and File Shiraz greets the eye with its intense and profound black hue, a prelude to the depth and richness within. As you delve into its bouquet, you’ll discover an array of dark plum, bramble, blackcurrant, and black cherry fruit, accompanied by intriguing savoury nuances of pepper, spice, and black olive. This is a wine that beckons you with promises of depth and intensity.
On the Palate:
Prepare to be enthralled as your palate is enveloped by opulent dark fruit and spice notes, seamlessly interwoven with ripe tannins. This wine boasts a mouth-filling, decadent experience that lingers, leaving you yearning for more. Jeanneret Rank and File 2021 Shiraz epitomizes top form, an embodiment of the essence of Shiraz.
The Winemaker’s Perspective:
Ben Jeanneret aptly christened this wine ‘Rank & File,’ representing the very heart and soul of Australian winemaking. Sourced from select low-yielding, old vines in Clare. The grapes underwent maturation in a blend of French and American oak for a period of 10 months. Year after year, this remains one of our best-selling Shiraz wines, celebrated for its robust black fruit profile and irresistible allure.
Sensory Delight:
With an inky black core, this Shiraz displays exceptional density, a deep, dark red hue. The aromatics are potent, offering notes of liquorice, black plum, and black cherry. Accompanied by hints of vanillin oak, scorched earth, black olive, and black pepper. Decadently rich and incredibly dense, the palate unfolds with layers of black cherry, liquorice, and blackberry. Seamlessly merging with toasty vanillin oak, earthy fennel, and black pepper. The sturdy tannin structure remains largely concealed beneath the sheer weight and density of the fruit, culminating in an exuberant finish.
Cellaring Potential:
While ready for immediate fun, Jeanneret Rank and File 2021 Shiraz has the potential to age gracefully over the next 4-5 years, allowing for a truly rewarding wine experience.
Pairing Recommendations:
Pair this wine with a variety of richly flavoured dishes, from roasts and game to barbecues, hearty stews, and charcuterie. For a delectable experience, enjoy it alongside a steak served with anchovy butter.
Experience the Jeanneret Rank and File 2021 Shiraz – an Australian wine marvel that promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of Clare Valley’s winemaking tradition. Elevate your wine collection today!
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