2019, The Armagh, Jim Barry Wines

A wine of great complexity, power, length and poise.

About the Winery: Jim Barry Wines is a family-owned winery with a rich history in the Clare Valley, founded in 1959 by Jim Barry, the first qualified winemaker in the region. Three generations of Roseworthy graduates continue the legacy, producing highly acclaimed, award-winning wines.

Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz – Expect complex and intense notes of rich, dark fruit, spice, and dark chocolate, with a velvety palate and concentrated dark fruit flavours.

Appearance: Deep ruby to purple with an opaque core and a bright rim; slow, stained legs indicating concentration.

Aroma: Complex and intense aromas of rich dark fruit, mocha and garden herbs.

Palate: Concentrated dark fruit flavours with fine tannins, notes of black cherry, blackberry, undertones of mocha oak, and a hint of aniseed, leading to a long and poised finish.

Body: Full - This wine is described as having a velvety palate and being of great power, length, and poise, indicating a substantial and rich mouthfeel.

Acidity: Medium - The wine is well-balanced with ripe fruit and integrated tannins, suggesting a harmonious acidity that supports the rich flavours without being overly sharp.

Cellaring Potential: Long (10-20 yrs) - The wine's complexity, structure, and concentrated fruit suggest excellent aging potential, allowing its flavours to evolve and integrate further over time.

Perfect Pairing: Red Meat, Cheese, Poultry

Serving Temperature: 15–16°C for reds; decant for 45–60 minutes.

The information on this wine is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. This information may be subject to change.