Patritti JPB Limited Release Single Vineyard Shiraz 2018

Our family range reflects the progression of the Patritti business since its establishment in 1926. The single vineyard wines showcase our founder’s understanding of the importance of terroir through the selection and subsequent purchase of these sites.

We named this wine after our founder Giovanni (John) Patritti, one of the earliest Italians to settle in Australia in 1925. The label design is reminiscent of the earliest Patritti labels and features the original JPB logo. Trading as ‘John Patritti Brighton’ referring to the greater region of Adelaide where the winery is located, the demand for his wines steadily grew. Today, the original JPB branding iron is still used to stamp barrels and grandson, James Mungall makes the wines that are enjoyed around the world.

VINEYARD

The fruit for this wine is sourced from selected rows in the family’s own Blewitt Springs vineyard in the McLaren Vale region. Planted in 1960, the vineyard’s free draining sandy soil, mild to warm climate and high elevation create a site perfectly suited to growing premium low yielding Shiraz grapevines.

TASTING COMMENTS

Very deep and dark almost black in colour with a deep garnet hue. Typical of Blewitt Springs the nose is loaded with blue fruits. Raspberry and plum are there too, working with chocolate, mocca and coffee from the predominantly new French and American oak. The palate is powerful and structured but is so finely balanced that there is still a sense of softness. Intense fruit flavours overlay the oak and it all finishes with a surprising freshness indicating plenty of ageing potential.

BARREL MATURATION

Predominantly new French and American Oak - 14 months 

Alc/Vol:  14.5%  |  TA: 6.7g/L  |  pH: 3.39  |  RS: 0.85g/L

WINEMAKERS

James Mungall & Ben Heide

AWARDS

Gold medal - Great Australian Shiraz Challenge 2020

Gold medal - China Wines & Spiritis Awards 2020

5 Stars - Great Australian Shiraz Challenge (St Martin Oak) 2020