Oliverhill Winery

Jimmy Section McLaren Vale Shiraz

9.03 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
Shiraz
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Jimmy's section is named after one of the original harvesters that picked this same section of the vineyard every year. On the nose, nice rich dark fruits, black licorice, violets, lavender, blackberries, black plums, plums, dark cherries, deep spice presence, pepper, blackberries dark cherries, mocha and nutmeg. The palate fruits mirror the nose. Tarry notes, cinnamon, strong dry dark florals, leather, crushed rocks, dry stems, leather, medium plus tannins and long, rich, dark, tarry finish. Sells for around $30-$35.

Jimmy's section is named after one of the original harvesters that picked this same section of the vineyard every year. On the nose, nice rich dark fruits, black licorice, violets, lavender, blackberries, black plums, plums, dark cherries, deep spice presence, pepper, blackberries dark cherries, mocha and nutmeg. The palate fruits mirror the nose. Tarry notes, cinnamon, strong dry dark florals, leather, crushed rocks, dry stems, leather, medium plus tannins and long, rich, dark, tarry finish. Sells for around $30-$35.

Apr 9th, 2017
Doggfather

Well balanced yet bold Shiraz. Was perfect with Kobe New York’s and truffle mash. Yum!

Well balanced yet bold Shiraz. Was perfect with Kobe New York’s and truffle mash. Yum!

Feb 15th, 2020
Doggfather

Solid Aussie Shiraz.

Solid Aussie Shiraz.

Oct 29th, 2019