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Jim Barry The McRae Wood Shiraz Cellar Release 2016

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    Gives The Armagh a run for its money, more user friendly too. Like its big brother, the McRae is made using the ‘Jim Barry’ method and as such can be enjoyed upon release, but would equally benefit from cellaring to allow the wine to show some mature characteristics. The good news is this is a cellar release from 2016, so you can absolutely open it now, or lock it away further.

    Expect notes of dark plums, spice and purple florals and developing notes of leather and spice. The palate opens with black plum, black cherries with brambles and compote detailed with spice and elegance. Progressively supple and generous tannins frame and lengthens its finish. 

    This Shiraz honours the vision of pioneer Clare Valley winemaker Jim Barry. In 1964, Jim purchased 70 acres of prime land from Duncan McRae Wood and planted his first vineyard with Shiraz. It was an inspired choice of both grape variety and location.

    Gives The Armagh a run for its money, more user friendly too. Like its big brother, the McRae is made using the ‘Jim Barry’ method and as such can be enjoyed upon release, but would equally benefit from cellaring to allow the wine to show some mature characteristics. The good news is this is a cellar release from 2016, so you can absolutely open it now, or lock it away further.

    Expect notes of dark plums, spice and purple florals and developing notes of leather and spice. The palate opens with black plum, black cherries with brambles and compote detailed with spice and elegance. Progressively supple and generous tannins frame and lengthens its finish. 

    This Shiraz honours the vision of pioneer Clare Valley winemaker Jim Barry. In 1964, Jim purchased 70 acres of prime land from Duncan McRae Wood and planted his first vineyard with Shiraz. It was an inspired choice of both grape variety and location.

    Varietal

    Shiraz

    Country

    Australia

    Region

    Clare Valley, South Australia

    Vintage

    2016

    ABV

    14%

    Bottle size

    750ml

    Trusted by the professionals

    This is no pushover in the company of The Armagh, and it's a whole lot easier to enjoy, even though the day for each is long off. Here the fruits are rounder, the tannins following suit - even touches of red/purple fruits here. Once again, a wine to be respected. And enjoyed.

    — James Halliday Australian Wine Companion, 96 Points

    There’s a vibrant red-fruit core and this has such impressive depth and structure with a vibrant, lightly spicy plum palate, as well as dark berries. Fluid palate with a rich and assertive core of raspberries and red plums. Full body. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

    — James Suckling, 94 Points

    Deep, dark colour and a strong toasty oak bouquet, walnuts, freshly-turned earth and dried spices. The wine is full-bodied, rich and fleshy, with very good density and length. A complete, full-bodied wine, with generous supple tannins. Impressive.

    — Huon Hooke, The Real Review, 92 Points

    Jim Barry

    Jim Barry’s vision and community spirit played a pivotal role in establishing South Australia’s Clare Valley as a benchmark for world-class Riesling and a premier wine region. As the first qualified winemaker in Clare, Jim graduated from Roseworthy Agricultural College in 1947 and spent 22 years at the Clarevale Co-operative, pioneering Australian table wine before co-founding Taylors Wines in 1969. Jim’s wife, Nancy, was instrumental in the creation of Jim Barry Wines, with their sons—Peter, Mark, and John—contributing to the company’s success. Peter Barry became managing director in 1985, and today, his children Tom, Sam, and Olivia continue the legacy as winemaker, commercial manager, and brand ambassador. Under the stewardship of Peter and Sue Barry, Jim Barry Wines remains proudly family-owned, representing three generations of Roseworthy graduates. The Barry family name is synonymous with the Clare Valley, and their enduring commitment to the local community continues to thrive.

    Tasting notes

    NOSE
    Red/Purple Fruits, Violets, Spice

    Dark plums, spice and purple florals on the nose.

    Palate
    Round, Spicy Red Fruit Core, Generous Supple Tannins

    Fluid palate with a rich and assertive core of raspberries and red plums. Full body.

    Finish
    Dark Fruits, Black Berries, Dried Spices

    A wine of refrained structure and integrated tannin, dark spice and black berries to finish.