Rich, Refined Old-Vine Barossa Shiraz — A Tribute to a Larger-Than-Life Barossa Identity

The 2018 Teusner Big Jim Shiraz is a rich, concentrated, and beautifully crafted Barossa Shiraz from one of the valley's most celebrated boutique producers. Named in tribute to Kym Teusner's father-in-law, Jim Lehmann — a larger-than-life Barossa identity — this is a wine of genuine warmth, generosity, and Barossa character that reflects the man it honours. Despite the name, Big Jim is not a brute: it is a wine of real refinement and polish.

My Wine Man on Teusner

Teusner was founded by Kym Teusner and Michael Page in 2003, built on a philosophy of sourcing the finest old-vine Barossa fruit and crafting wines of extraordinary depth and complexity with minimal intervention. Kym Teusner is one of the most exciting and critically acclaimed winemakers in the Barossa — a producer who understands old-vine fruit at a deep level and lets it speak with precision and control. Big Jim is the estate's most generous expression: powerful and full-bodied, but always controlled and elegant.

Tasting Notes

Blueberry, blackberry, and dark plum at the core, with black pepper, clove, anise, subtle floral notes, and the characteristic savoury complexity that defines great Barossa Shiraz. The palate is full-bodied with fine, tightly woven tannins and a long, complex finish. The defining feature is the refinement — extraordinary concentration that never loses its polish, with structured elegance and layered complexity that rewards both immediate drinking and extended cellaring.

Style & Drinking Window

Full-bodied with fine, tightly woven tannins and fresh acidity providing structure, polish, and a long, complex finish. Drinking beautifully now with decanting, with continued development over the next 8–12 years. Decant for at least 1 hour. Ideal with roast beef, lamb, duck, or game.

Why This Is a Smart Buy

At HK$229, the Big Jim delivers old-vine Barossa intensity and complexity from one of the valley's most respected boutique winemakers at a very honest price. Rich, structured, and very complete — a wine that over-delivers significantly at the price and belongs in any serious Barossa collection.

Looking for a Different Style?

Explore more from Teusner and the Barossa:

• 2023 Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz — more approachable, great everyday Barossa value at a lower price
• 2023 Torbreck The Struie Shiraz — peer cross-appellation Barossa/Eden Valley Shiraz, more structured
• 2021 Teusner Albert Shiraz — same producer, flagship collector-level Barossa Shiraz step-up

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