Ross Hill Family Series Orange, NSW 'Jack' Shiraz 2022 - 12 Bottles

Winery Background

Ross Hill Wines is a family-owned winery in the Orange region of New South Wales, run by the Robson family. Their Family Series includes “Jack” Shiraz, a medium-bodied red crafted from fruit grown at elevated sites on basalt soils, representing the region’s cool-climate red style.

Vineyards and Vintage Conditions

The fruit for the 2022 Jack Shiraz was sourced from the Angullong vineyard at around 601 m elevation. The climate features cool nights and moderate warmth during the day, which helps preserve bright acidity while developing ripe red fruits and seasonal complexity.

Winemaking Process

Approximately 5 % whole-bunch inclusion and 75 % whole berries were used during fermentation to gain textural nuance. Around 10 % of the wine was matured in new French oak, with the remainder aged in neutral oak, all for roughly 12 months. Bottled under screwcap to retain freshness.

Tasting Notes

Deep crimson red in colour, the wine opens with aromas of red cherries, plum, white pepper and clove. The palate is medium-bodied and savoury, featuring cherry and plum flavours, light oak spice, gentle earth notes and fine tannins balanced by crisp acidity.

Food Pairing

Pairs seamlessly with roast pork, meat casseroles, grilled sausages or mature cheddar cheese. Its red-fruit freshness and moderate structure also stand up well to herby root vegetables.

Story Behind the Wine

‘Jack’ Shiraz was created to express the clarity and liveliness of Orange cool-climate Shiraz. It highlights fruit without overreliance on oak, offering immediate appeal and regional character in each bottle, direct, refined and approachable.