The 2023 Jasper Hill Emily's Paddock Shiraz Cabernet Franc represents the pinnacle of Heathcote winemaking, proudly holding Langton's Outstanding classification and featured in Langton's Classification VII - a testament to its exceptional quality and collectability.

Why This Wine Stands Out:

• Langton's Outstanding & Classification VII - among Australia's most prestigious wines
• From Heathcote's renowned Jasper Hill vineyard in Victoria
• Masterful blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Franc showcasing regional excellence
• Rich, complex profile perfect for cellaring or enjoying now
• Exceptional value for a Langton's classified wine

Tasting Profile:
Experience remarkable elegance and complexity with this sophisticated blend. Rich notes of dark berries, blackcurrant, and plum are beautifully complemented by exotic spice and fine-grained tannins. The wine showcases the distinctive character of Heathcote's ancient Cambrian soils, delivering depth, structure, and a vibrant, long finish.

The Jasper Hill Legacy:
Named after Emily, this wine honours the family heritage of one of Heathcote's most respected producers. Jasper Hill has built a reputation for crafting world-class wines that express the unique terroir of this exceptional Victorian region, consistently earning critical acclaim and collector demand.

Perfect For:
Wine collectors, special occasions, cellaring (will develop beautifully over 10+ years), or pairing with premium red meats, game, and aged cheeses. A wine that celebrates both craftsmanship and place.

About Jasper Hill Estate:

People: Jasper Hill is a small family business, founded by Ron and Elva Laughton in 1978. They moved to Heathcote in 1980 with their two young daughters Emily and Georgia to build a new life in the country. Ron with a background in Chemistry and Food Technology along with Elva who had been a Milliner, began with their first vintage in 1982. Now with the business in the hands of their daughter Emily and her husband Nick, operations are continued with enthusiasm, maintaining the high levels of quality set out by their forbears.

(Image: Ron Laughton and daughter Emily McNally)

Vineyards: Situated in Heathcote, central Victoria, one and a half hours north of Melbourne . Two vineyard sites one kilometre apart, Georgia’s Paddock and Emilys Paddock, were planted in 1975. Subsequent plantings of Shiraz in 1987, Nebbiolo Grenache and Viognier in 1991 completed the vineyards. The Viognier was grafted into Fiano in 2014 while sadly the Grenache was burnt out in 2012 and never replaced. Emily’s Paddock faces east while Georgia’s Paddock faces predominately west, both vineyards are unirrigated and yield small quantities of organic fruit. They sit 300m above sea level and are grown in soil of broken down basalt from the Cambrian era, 650 million years old.

(Image: Ron Laughton and Emily McNally working in Emaily's Paddock)

Emily’s Paddock: three hectares of Shiraz including around five percent Cabernet Franc, yielding about two tonnes per hectare (14hL per hectare). Planted in 1975/76.

Vinification: Fully destemmed and hand sorted, all wines are fermented with natural yeasts without the addition of nutrients or enzymes. Gently pumped or plunged between four and six weeks before a gentle press and racked into French and Austrian oak to mature for 12 months. All wines are cross flow filtered prior to bottling and have minimal sulphur added throughout the winemaking process. Their aim is to showcase the vineyard sites, true to the year they were grown.