BlackJack Black Jack Shiraz 2020 (12 Bottles) Bendigo

by BWM

$524.00

AUSTRALIA WIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED

Blackjack Vineyards is situated on an easterly slope, in the old Apple and Pear growing district of the Harcourt Valley on the foothills of Mt.Alexander.

Although just south of Bendigo, the climate is considerably cooler, and normally blessed with “Indian Summer” autumns – cool night and warm clear day- allowing the grapes to slowly ripen.

The soil is mostly very old, and not overly fertile, granitic soils. The vineyard is hand pruned and hand-harvested. The Shiraz block was planted in 1988.

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About Blackjack in Bendigo

BlackJack Shiraz was first released in 1994 and went on to twice win the trophy for Best Shiraz at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show; in 1996 for the 1994 Shiraz and in 2006 for the 2002 Block 6 Shiraz and in doing so cementing the reputation of BlackJack Wines as a quality producer.

BlackJack Wines is named for an American sailor who jumped ship during the Gold Rush era of the 1850s. In search of his fortune, BlackJack found his way to the Castlemaine Goldfields and into the history of this region, with a road adjacent to BlackJack vineyard still bearing his name.

Similarly Ian McKenzie and Ken Pollock, in pursuit of their dreams, first planted vines on an old apple orchard in 1988, gradually increasing the plot to include Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and a small area of Merlot.

Plantings increased in 1988 with the creation of a unique site of Shiraz, now known as Block 6. Situated on Castlemaine sandstone gravel rather than the old granitic soils of the other vines and with different clonal material, the wine from Block 6 shows qualities closer to the French Rhône style

With a Star Cellar Door award from Australia’s Gourmet Traveller Magazine in 2020, Blackjack Vineyards offers a friendly welcome, a chance to taste some delicious reds and to chat about winemaking in the historic region of Central Victoria.

The Vineyard

From the very beginning it was always our mission to produce high quality red wines which reflect the vineyard and vintage variations- wines of terroir. Wines made using traditional techniques, allowing the handpicked grapes to express their origin.

We firmly believe that first and foremost great wine is made in the vineyard. Not surprisingly then, Blackjack’s overall philosophy is to work as closely as possible with the natural rhythms of the vineyard and seasons; to constantly strive towards sustainability in the vineyard and the winery- always an ongoing process.

Since the first release in 1994, BlackJack has established an enviable reputation for producing fine and generous red wine. Along with many other awards, Blackjack has twice won the Best Shiraz at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show including the Premier’s Gold Trophy for the Best Victorian Wine.

Blackjack’s core range is the Estate grown Wines, namely, the Blackjack Shiraz, the Block 6 Shiraz and the Blackjack Cabernet Merlot, supported by Chortle’s Edge Shiraz, which we lovingly call our “Monday to Thursday” wine. Recent additions, which have been a hit at cellar door, include the Major’s Line Tempranillo and our Blackjack “Rosa”.

BWM

Bacchus Wine Merchant is a well-known, respected, family-owned wine distribution company established in 2001 by Jo Newton who is still the Managing Director today.

Over the past 15 Years our tremendous growth has allowed us to expand our distribution into Queensland and Victoria. From humble beginnings, Jo ran the company from her spare bedroom in Cremorne, to now, with over 15 employees in 3 states.

Bacchus Wine Merchant prides itself on exceptional customer service and close relationships with our wineries, making Bacchus a successful and unique Distribution Company in a busy market.