While waiting for Jim Jim to come in (latest word is early November) I thought that I might give Jip Jip Rocks another chance. The last time I tried it was a couple of years ago. A friend of mine recommended it and then one of my fellow winos also pointed it out to me. It was a big red Parker loving Shiraz. It had all the elements - big forward red fruit, and smacking of black pepper with an after shock of cherry cough syrup. (sorry G - that was my first impression). Not my favorite style of Shiraz. I think that was in 2006 or 07 and we were tasting a Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz 2005.
Fast forward to September 2009. Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz 2007. Unctous, chewy, love! (oohh! that sounds a little too sex-s-ual!!) In the glass it was a curtain of intense, dark purple-red, almost opaque satin, staining the sides of the glass as it slid down. The aromas drifted upwards with a complex mixture of light smoke, black plum, leather, black pepper, allspice? oak? and minerals. Very intense. When I finally tore myself away from the seduction to finally taste, I was not disappointed. Lively and rich raspberry, dark ripe plum, bark, white pepper. Medium tannins supported the fruit, allowing for a perfect balance ending with a medium to long finish. I have learned my lesson, if at first they don't exceed, try, try again!
JIP JIP ROCKS SHIRAZ 2007
VINTAGES 673897 750 mL bottle $14.95
Wine, Red Wine, 14.5% Alcohol/Vol., Sugar Content : D
Made in: Australia Victoria, Australia By: C & E Bryson
Release Date: Sep 12, 2009
Description
Jay Miller, writing on Robert Parker Jr.'s website, gave this wine a score of 90, but did not provide a written review (www.erobertparker.com, Feb. 2009)
Tasting Note
Young, oak-dominated nose - still closed. Powerful, ripe blackberry flavours with oak sitting just behind for now. 3-5 [years]. Score - 3 1/2 Stars (out of 5). (www.winestate.com.au, Undated)
VINTAGES 673897 750 mL bottle $14.95
Wine, Red Wine, 14.5% Alcohol/Vol., Sugar Content : D
Made in: Australia Victoria, Australia By: C & E Bryson
Release Date: Sep 12, 2009
Description
Jay Miller, writing on Robert Parker Jr.'s website, gave this wine a score of 90, but did not provide a written review (www.erobertparker.com, Feb. 2009)
Tasting Note
Young, oak-dominated nose - still closed. Powerful, ripe blackberry flavours with oak sitting just behind for now. 3-5 [years]. Score - 3 1/2 Stars (out of 5). (www.winestate.com.au, Undated)