Description
Upon arriving in Australia in the 1950’s Jeff Mason (1st generation) shared his last dollar with now wife Joan sharing a meat pie for dinner. Since that day Jeff and Joan (J&J) had 2 kids and have lead an extraordinary life together. Jeff with the support of his family established a business in the building trade here in Adelaide which still successfully operates today after 52 years in business and is run by his son Darrell(2nd generation). Jeff being the “busy” person he is planted the now J&J Organic Vineyard on his 5.5ha property in the late 1990’s when he decided it was time to retire in which time his grandson Troy (3rd generation) became involved and still is today.Nearly 80 now Jeff has taken a step back from working life and now provides his invaluable knowledge of the vineyard and in business to son Darrell who is now the owner of the J&J Vineyard and is the engine room behind the brand and grandson Troy who plays a part in all operations from vineyard management to winemaking , sales and marketing.
J & J Rivers Lane Reserve Shiraz 2012
j&j Wines Tasting Note
This exceptional wine from renowned J&J Vineyards in McLaren Vale is a rich, vibrant velvet. Brilliant complexity and balance between integrated oak and ripe fleshy dark fruits, liquorice and smooth dark chocolate. The palate is full bodied and silky smooth; the mouth is coated with layers of rich dark fruits and balanced oak with depth and complexity. 95 points from James Halliday! Drink now or will reward careful cellaring for up to 10 years.
Marqet Tasting Note
Brilliant complexity and balance between integrated oak and ripe fleshy dark fruits, liquorice and smooth dark chocolate. Our flat shipping rate is $A10.00 for Australia-wide deliveries. The most you’ll ever pay for J&J Vineyards orders is $A10.00, regardless of how many bottles of wine you order.
Wine Companion Tasting Note
Proudly owned and operated by 3 generations of family the J&J Shiraz vineyard is situated on Rivers Lane in the heart of McLaren Vale. The thin limestone rich soils, combined with the influence of a maritime summer create wines of deep colour with elegance, structure, power and complexity. A commitment to organic viticulture and wine production by the J&J family reflect a tradition that starts with passion for the product and respect for the process. By working closely with talented winemaker , Geoff Thompson the resulting wines are true to these beliefs and represent the character and terrior a single vineyard Shiraz product should.
