2024 Blackjack Chortle's Edge Shiraz

Tasting Note: Deep dark red to crimson at the rim. Displays a spicy, think nutmeg and cinnamon here, nutty aroma all combined with red and black fruit notes. Big mouth filling flavours of plums and small dark berries follow on. The rich and so very delicious palate leads to a sustained finish with soft tannins and gentle acidity. A delightful Monday to Thursday wine that over delivers. Suggested Cellaring: 2-4 years Jeni Port - WinePilot.com "In ’98, frost destroyed the entire crop at BlackJack. Chortle’s Edge was the result, a Shiraz sourced from neighbouring growers in the region. Now, as BlackJack recovers from the January fires of earlier this year when large quantities of its wines – and many other producers’ wines – were wiped out in the Harcourt Coolstore fire, Chortle’s seems to resonate even more. It’s a wine that represents endurance in the face of disaster: well-priced, well made, delivering a lovely generosity of flavour that speaks powerfully of the winemaking team behind it and their wine philosophy. Bright and lively in ripe black fruits, plums and spice with an earthy, dried leafiness that rises across the middle palate, it finishes on a rising peppery note. Fine yet firm tannins are in place. Plenty of flavour and class here for the money." 91 pts