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Paradise IV Dardel Shiraz 2006
Heady, wild and brambly, this deeply aromatic, spicy and peppery shiraz has substance and richness, with plenty of meaty, reductive complexity. An intense bouquet of blackberries, dark plums, cassis and fresh, perfumed oak reveals complex gamey undertones and suggestions of briar. Smooth and very fine-grained, its sumptuously flavoured and polished palate of dark, juicy and slightly sour-edged fruit unfolds suggestions of mint and dried herbs, before finishing with vibrant acids and lingering nuances of dark chocolate. Dangerously ready to drink now. Drinking superbly in February 2025, with a fully complete and vibrant core of leathery fruit, beautifully fine tannins and wonderful length, culminating in a savoury finish of fruit and licorice.
Vintage
2006
Peak years to drink
2014 - 2018+
Jeremy's score
93 / 100
Seal type
Diam
Paradise IV Dardel Shiraz
Geelong
Price Range at Release: $50-$99
Vintage: 2018
Alc %: 13.8
$ Rel: 80
Heady, wild and brambly, this deeply aromatic, spicy and peppery shiraz has substance and richness, with plenty of meaty, reductive complexity. An intense bouquet of blackberries, dark plums, cassis and fresh, perfumed oak reveals complex gamey undertones and suggestions of briar. Smooth and very fine-grained, its sumptuously flavoured and polished palate of dark, juicy and slightly sour-edged fruit unfolds suggestions of mint and dried herbs, before finishing with vibrant acids and lingering nuances of dark chocolate. Dangerously ready to drink now. Drinking superbly in February 2025, with a fully complete and vibrant core of leathery fruit, beautifully fine tannins and wonderful length, culminating in a savoury finish of fruit and licorice.
Last Date Tasted: 06/02/2025
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2018
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98 | 19.7 | 2030-2038+  |
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2017
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98 | 19.6 | 2029-2037+ |
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2016
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95 | 18.7 | 2024-2028+  |
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2015
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97 | 19.4 | 2027-2035+ |
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2014
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96 | 19.1 | 2026-2034 |
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2013
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94 | 18.3 | 2021-2025 |
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2012
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97 | 19.3 | 2024-2032+ |
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2011
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92 | 17.9 | 2019-2023  |
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2010
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96 | 19.0 | 2022-2030+ |
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2009
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97 | 19.2 | 2021-2029+ |
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2008
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96 | 19.0 | 2020-2028+ |
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2007
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94 | 18.5 | 2019-2027 |
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2006
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93 | 18.2 | 2014-2018+ |
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Winery
Paradise IV
Paradise IV is one of the most sought-after labels in Victorian wine. It sits at the cutting edge of where cool climate Victoria is destined to head - towards distinctive and unique expressions of special terroirs using a carefully chosen marriage of site, variety and philosophy. The Chardonnay is by some margin the finest from the Geelong region while the elegant, medium-weight and savoury Dardel Shiraz is a wine of international stature and greatness. Sadly, putting it mildly, its owners ripped up the vineyard prior to the 2019 harvest. Fortunately, for the immediate future at least, the spectacular 2017 vintage is in barrel and the 2018 wines are happily brooding in oak.
Chief Executive(s):
Graham Bonney, Douglas Neal
Winemaker:
Douglas Neal
Viticulturist:
Graham Bonney
Production Dozen:
700-800
Tonnes Processed:
7-11
Red Wines
Address:
45 Dog Rocks Road , Batesford , Victoria 3213 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
Closed
Principal Wine Region:
Geelong
Telephone:
(03) 5276 1536
Facsimile:
(03) 5276 1665
Website:
Email:
