2017, Jim Barry 'The Armagh' Clare Valley Shiraz
Complex and powerful Clare Valley Shiraz with dark fruit, mocha, and spice over velvety tannins and a long, poised finish.
Parker 96 (2022); Decanter 96 (2021); James Suckling 95 (2021); Halliday Wine Companion 96 (2020)
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At a glance
- Grape
- Shiraz 100%
- Region
- Clare Valley, Australia
- Alcohol
- 13.50%
- Body
- Full
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannins
- High
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Drink
- Exceptional Longevity (15-50+ Years)
- Pairs with
- Red Meat, Lamb
Why this wine
The Armagh is one of the small group of Australian Shiraz that sit alongside Grange in reputation, from a single vineyard planted in 1968. This is the older of the two vintages here, with bottle age already working in its favour. Dense, powerful and built over decades.
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