{"product_id":"jim-barry-the-armagh-shiraz-2004","title":"Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz 2004","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn imposing Clare Valley Shiraz combining immense concentration with the maturity and complexity of two decades in bottle.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJim Barry The Armagh Shiraz 2004 comes from the estate's celebrated Armagh vineyard near Clare in South Australia and is made entirely from Shiraz. The vintage produced a deeply coloured and powerfully structured expression, showing the richness for which The Armagh has become renowned. With bottle age, its dense dark-fruit profile has developed layers of dark chocolate, liquorice, tobacco, earth and savoury complexity. Despite its considerable weight and ripeness, fine tannins provide shape and persistence. It remains a distinctive expression of Clare Valley Shiraz with substantial concentration and mature complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine spent 16 months in 100% new French and American oak before bottling under cork. Jim Barry's vintage record describes dark cherry and blackberry fruit alongside chocolate, tobacco, mocha and espresso characters, framed by firm gravelly structure. The palate remains rich and concentrated, with developed fruit and oak notes integrating into a powerful, savoury whole. Its 15.2% alcohol reflects the generous ripeness of the vintage, while the tannin structure provides balance and considerable length. Now mature, the 2004 shows both the formidable scale of The Armagh and the secondary complexity acquired through bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Deep, ripe and complex\u003cbr\u003eDark chocolate, caramel, maraschino cherry and blackberry with aniseed, tobacco and developed mocha notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Rich, concentrated and powerful\u003cbr\u003eDark cherry and blackberry fruit layered with chocolate, tobacco and espresso, supported by fine, firm tannins and substantial depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long, savoury and structured\u003cbr\u003ePersistent dark fruit, chocolate and chinotto-like bittersweet notes carry through a firm, gravelly and remarkably sustained conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“One of the most colossal wines in all of my tastings was Jim Barry's 2004 Shiraz The Armagh, a 100% Shiraz aged 16 months in French and American oak. It is an opaque purple-hued, super-intense effort displaying great precision and richness. Notes of melted asphalt, acacia flowers, blueberries, blackberries, charcoal, and espresso roast emerge from this full, dense, opulent Shiraz. The finish lasts for over 45 seconds. This is a great example of one of the icons of Australian Shiraz.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 98 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The 2004 Shiraz The Armagh is a superb effort. It's a wine of its time but also delivers in every way, despite weighing in at over 15% alcohol. Deep ruby in the glass, lashings of blackberry compote, licorice, chocolate and black earth provide a punchy opening. That continues with luscious layers of black fruits (some dried), also enhanced by layers of black olive and dark chocolate. Tannins are now pliable and support a finish of extraordinary length. Decadent and delicious.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Wine Advocate, 96 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand - Jim Barry\u003cbr\u003eStyle - Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Shiraz\u003cbr\u003eCountry - Australia\u003cbr\u003eState - South Australia\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Clare Valley\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2004\u003cbr\u003eABV - 15%\u003cbr\u003eSize - 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jim Barry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44503336747095,"sku":"JBTASH-04","price":399.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/46942644-359a-41a3-a386-08c797f1dbc7.webp?v=1792443017","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/jim-barry-the-armagh-shiraz-2004","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}