Vintage
2019
ABV
14.5%
Wine Type
Red
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
Z WINE [JULIUS] Shiraz is the quintessential Barossa Shiraz displaying raspberry, chocolate and pepper. JULIUS is named after Janelle and Kristen's grandfather (Hedley Julius Zerk) and Kristen's son (Keevan Julius). Janelle and Kristen helped plant the vines when they were younger on the vineyard that has been in the family for over 175 years.
Accolades
95/100 (GOLD)HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION (TS), 95/100 (GOLD) BAROSSA VALLEY WINE SHOW, (GOLD) AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BOUTIQUE WINE SHOW, 96/100 5 STARS WINESTATE MAGAZINE, 95/100 (GOLD) ST MARTIN OAK AUSTRALIA'S GREATEST SHIRAZ CHALLENGE, 92/100 (SILVER) HUON HOOKE(SK), (SILVER) CAIRNS WINE SHOW, (SILVER) ROYAL ADELAIDE WINE SHOW
Winemaker's Bio
Janelle Zerk is a fifth generation Barossan that grew up on a vineyard that has been in the ZERK family for over 170 years. Her family were pioneering grape growers in the region. She has her Bachelor of Agricultural Science majoring in Oenology. Janelle is the current 2021 WINESTATE "winemaker of the year" and has won many accolades for her wines over the last twenty years. She has multi-regional experience in Australia and has done vintages in Tuscany (Italy), Burgundy (Puligny Montrachet, France) and Sonoma (California, USA). She started Z WINE with her sister (Kristen) in 2006. Kristen has a degree in Wine Marketing. They produce wines from twelve different grape growers and specialise in old vines and unique vineyard sites. Their wines show personality and history and are a perfect representation of what the Barossa does best.
