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Jim Barry First XI Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Likely to mature slowly with meaty, rustic complexity, this ultra-ripe and raisiny cabernet has a dense aroma of dark plums and currants lifted by notes of cassis and chocolate/mocha oak with suggestions of menthol. Supported by a firm, powdery extract, its dark and briary palate lacks a true core of ripeness, finishing with some edgy, metallic aspects. Give it time.
Vintage
2008
Peak years to drink
2020 - 2028
Jeremy's score
87 / 100
Seal type
Cork
Jim Barry First XI Cabernet Sauvignon
Coonawarra
Price Range at Release: $50-$99
Vintage: 2013
Alc %: 14.0
Likely to mature slowly with meaty, rustic complexity, this ultra-ripe and raisiny cabernet has a dense aroma of dark plums and currants lifted by notes of cassis and chocolate/mocha oak with suggestions of menthol. Supported by a firm, powdery extract, its dark and briary palate lacks a true core of ripeness, finishing with some edgy, metallic aspects. Give it time.
Last Date Tasted: 14/12/2016
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2013
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90 | 17.3 | 2025-2033+  |
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2012
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90 | 17.0 | 2020-2024 |
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2010
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91 | 17.6 | 2022-2030 |
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2008
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87 | 16.2 | 2020-2028 |
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2007
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91 | 17.5 | 2015-2019+  |
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2006
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89 | 16.8 | 2014-2018+ |
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2000
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87 | 16.3 | 2005-2008 |
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Winery
Jim Barry
Jim Barry is a well-established and traditional maker of Clare Valley reds and riesling, although it has developed a vineyard on the former Penola cricket ground in the southern sector of Coonawarra, today the source of the minty First XI Cabernet Sauvignon. Dating back nearly 30 years, The Armagh was amongst the first of the so-called 'Grange pretenders'. Since that time it has produced a number of classic releases, none of which have been better than the truly spectacular 2010 and 2012 vintage, the two finest yet. While the rieslings, led by The Florita, maintain exceptional consistency and focus, there's been a real development towards elegance and finesse in the reds since 2009. Led by its 2012 vintage, the Benbournie Cabernet Sauvignon is one of several fine examples. The company continues to deliver a variety of reliable and quality red wines plus a consistently excellent collection of rieslig.
Chief Executive(s):
Peter Barry
Winemaker:
Derrick Quinton, Tom Barry, Peter Barry
Viticulturist:
John Barry, Scott Victor
Production Dozen:
80,000
Tonnes Processed:
1,400
White Wines
Assyrtiko >
Silly Mid On Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
The Florita Riesling >The Lodge Hill Riesling >Watervale Riesling >Red Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon
First XI Cabernet Sauvignon >McCrae Wood Cabernet Malbec
Pb Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Blend >The Armagh Shiraz >The Benbournie Cabernet Sauvignon >The Cover Drive Cabernet Sauvignon
The Family Vineyards Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
The Lodge Hill Shiraz >The McRae Wood Shiraz >
Address:
33 Craig Hill Road , Clare , South Australia 5453 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm, Weekends & Public Holidays 9am - 4pm, Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Principal Wine Region:
Clare Valley,Coonawarra
Telephone:
(08) 8842 2261
Facsimile:
(08) 8842 3752
Website:
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