B A C K G R O U N D :
The name ‘Stump Jump’ relates to the significant South Australian invention – the Stump Jump
plough. This plough became a popular piece of machinery for ploughing fields because of its
ability to ride over stumps and gnarled “mallee” Eucalypt roots and snags, saving valuable time
and resources by not stopping the draught horse.
T H E V I N T A G E :
2008 was a tale of two vintages with a mixture of cool conditions and an extended period of
heat. Good winter rains set the vines up well with healthy canopies, while a normal spring
and a very cool January and February meant the vines were able to ripen without stress. A
sustained heat wave in early March caused the grapes to finish ripening quickly and saw some
quick harvesting which resulted in wines that are a tasty blend of elegance and generosity.
T A S T I N G N O T E S :
The 2008 Stump Jump Red has a nose of ripe and juicy red fruits and fresh plums mixed with
dark cherry, rhubarb and cardamon. The palate is soft and generous, with juicy fresh red berries,
mulberry and a hint of pomegranate. Underlying is a more subtle layer of plum stone, star anise
and cinnamon which adds complexity and interest, with soft powdery tannins to finish. |
