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Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz 2008

Deep, dark and densely packed, this long-term shiraz has a meaty, briary bouquet of blackberries, cassis and dark plums accompanied by fresh chocolate/cedar/vanilla oak and backed by nuances of mint and menthol. Ultra-ripe, long and firm, with a powerful core of blackberry, plum, prune and currant-like fruit knit with ground coffee oak and framed by firm, powdery tannins, it reveals undertones of minerals and dried herbs. It would rate even more highly if its alcohol and ripeness were not quite so extreme.

Vintage

2008

Peak years to drink

2020 - 2028+

Jeremy's score

93 / 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
Deep, dark and densely packed, this long-term shiraz has a meaty, briary bouquet of blackberries, cassis and dark plums accompanied by fresh chocolate/cedar/vanilla oak and backed by nuances of mint and menthol. Ultra-ripe, long and firm, with a powerful core of blackberry, plum, prune and currant-like fruit knit with ground coffee oak and framed by firm, powdery tannins, it reveals undertones of minerals and dried herbs. It would rate even more highly if its alcohol and ripeness were not quite so extreme.
Last Date Tasted: 4/12/2020
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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
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:
www.jimbarry.com
Email:
[email protected]

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