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Paradise IV Dardel Shiraz 2009
A sensual, Grand Cru experience from Geelong shiraz, and a remarkable expression of an Australian terroir. A heady, voluminous bouquet deeply layered with floral scents and a lustrous presence of small dark fruits, underbrush and cocoa, with assertive suggestions of mocha, musky spices and briar. Its unctuous, plush and vibrant palate of dark, juicy fruit and fresh, fine-grained oak are underpinned by assertive, mouth-watering but fine tannins, and finish with meaty, earthy nuances and a near-perfect balance of soft acids. Tasted in February 2025, it’s simply brilliant. Right up there with top Burgundy. It’s nowhere near falling apart. Dried and fresh fruits, Puer tea and juicy red plums,
Vintage
2009
Peak years to drink
2021 - 2029+
Jeremy's score
97 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Paradise IV Dardel Shiraz
Geelong
Price Range at Release: $50-$99
Vintage: 2018
Alc %: 13.8
$ Rel: 80
A sensual, Grand Cru experience from Geelong shiraz, and a remarkable expression of an Australian terroir. A heady, voluminous bouquet deeply layered with floral scents and a lustrous presence of small dark fruits, underbrush and cocoa, with assertive suggestions of mocha, musky spices and briar. Its unctuous, plush and vibrant palate of dark, juicy fruit and fresh, fine-grained oak are underpinned by assertive, mouth-watering but fine tannins, and finish with meaty, earthy nuances and a near-perfect balance of soft acids. Tasted in February 2025, it's simply brilliant. Right up there with top Burgundy. It's nowhere near falling apart. Dried and fresh fruits, Puer tea and juicy red plums,
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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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:
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