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Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz 1997

Vintage

1997

Peak years to drink

2005 - 2009+

Jeremy's score

95 / 100

Seal type

Cork

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Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz
Clare Valley
Price Range at Release: $200-$499
Vintage: 2016
Alc %: 14.2
Last Date Tasted: 4/12/2020
Vintage
Score/100
Score/20
Year To Drink
2016
9318.2

2028-2036

2013
9418.3

2025-2033+

2012
9618.9

2032-2042

2010
9619.1

2030-2040+

2009
9418.4

2029-2039

2008
9318.0

2020-2028+

2007
9318.2

2019-2027

2006
9217.8

2011-2014+

2005
9117.4

2013-2017

2004
9418.5

2016-2024

2002
9518.7

2014-2022

2001
8916.8

2009-2013

2000
9117.6

2005-2008+

1999
9518.7

2011-2019

1998
9217.8

2006-2010

1997
9518.6

2005-2009+

1996
9318.0

2004-2008

1995
9518.6

2003-2007+

1994
9318.0

2006-2014

1993
8816.6

1998-2001+

1992
9418.3

2004-2012

1991
9318.0

2003-2011

1990
9518.6

2010-2020

1989
9418.3

2009-2019

1988
9318.2

2000-2005

1987
9318.1

2007-2017

1985
8716.0

1997-2002

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
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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