The Stump Jump line's label originated from the rumor that the inventor of the Stump Jump plow, which allowed a plowshare to jump over tree roots, had poor eyesight and needed regular tests to ensure he could still operate machinery. Hence, the eye test on the label, similar to the ones you'd find at an optician's. It's a classic test with black letters on a white field, with the text gradually getting smaller. If you can still read the text with an outstretched arm, feel free to pour yourself another drink. If you can no longer see what it says, it's time for bed.
The grapes used in this wine are mostly from very old bush vines and underwent gentle crushing, traditional open tank fermentation, basket pressing, and oak aging prior to bottling. This Shiraz is ruby red in color. Upon pouring, the delicious aromas of cherry and blackberry are immediately released. What sets this Shiraz apart is the intensity of this ripe fruit, which is just as intense on the finish as when the wine first touches your tongue. The finish has a mineral-graphite edge that beautifully balances the fruit.
