Description

Purity and freshness. Dark cherry, plums, graphite, violets and anise. Dry and savoury on the palate with great balance. This is a wine to drink over a few nights now because it really evolves over time. Or leave it for another 7 years to see where it goes. Match it with venison or something gamey and delicious.

Two industry professions make some wine for fun… all of a sudden they think they can make a dollar out of it… stop me if you’ve heard this story. The difference at Old Cock and Swear Jar is they have done a fantastic job of making a wine that hits what they like but also what you, the person who buys wine, actually wants.

Shiraz/Syrah

A bit of a chameleon, Shiraz can change how it looks depending on terroir and/or wine maker influence. The Syrah based wines of Northern Rhone are dry and austere while the Shiraz of Barossa is rich and fleshy. A variety that lends itself to long aging but can be drunk at any time of its evolution.

Yarra Valley

A region that is just too big to generalise about. The difference between Upper and Lower Yarra can be the ability to ripen some grapes or not. Great wines are made in the Yarra but it is best to know the producers.