Cape Jaffa Epic Drop Shiraz 2022
- 92
- $49
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Plum and blackberry sit within an attractive frame of white pepper spice to start, followed by subtle charred meat and a glimmer of sweet clove. It’s very likeable from the outset thanks to that vibrant fruit and spice mix. The palate is cooling and lifted, with plum and blackberry again melding nicely with white pepper and clove. Fine, lacy tannins provide ample structure, bringing this to a poised, medium-length finish. I like this for its cool-climate, medium-bodied feel—it’s redolent of an entry-level St Joseph or similar. Great value here.
Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.
