Description
The late Jim Barry was a pioneer of Australian table wine, graduating with the 17th diploma in winemaking in Australia.
He went on to become the first qualified winemaker to work in the Clare Valley of South Australia and with his wife, Nancy, built a successful wine business, which has produced trophy-winning wines since its establishment in 1959.
Today, the custodian of Jim Barry Wines is their second son Peter, who joined the family winery in 1977 and now works along side his own sons, Tom and Sam.
The Jim Berry Cellar Release program was developed to showcase how these exceptional wines mature and obtain additional layers of complexity over time.
Limited quantities of carefully selected vintages are held back to show the very best of the style.
The inaugural vintage was ’92, serving this cuvee up as the younger sibling of the Armagh.
Alas, time has seen to it that it has found its own very different skin.
Less barrel ferment influence.
Less smokiness.
Molten raspberry bonbon, iodine, liquorice and briar.
Good energy.
Impressive length.
– Ned Goodwin, Halliday Wine Companion, 94 Points The Finer Details Style – Red Wine Varietal – Shiraz Country – Australia Region – Clare Valley, South Australia Vintage – 2015 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 14%
