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Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz 2017 Magnum
Jim Barry Wines

Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz 2017 Magnum

Sale price$849.99

— The Armagh is regarded as one of the finest shirazes in the country
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— The Armagh vineyard was planted by Jim Barry in 1968.
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— Sourced from a premium private cellar

Origin

South Australia Clare Valley, Australia

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Ready for dispatch from Warehouse same or next business day
SKU: JBAR201715 UCAU
  • 97 Points
  • 96 Points
TASTING NOTES

This Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz 2017 is your go-to for a night when you want to feel a little fancy and totally captivated.

Imagine deep, juicy flavors of ripe blackberry and dark cherry with a plush, velvety texture that wraps around your palate like a cozy blanket. Subtle hints of spice and a touch of oak add just the right amount of kick without stealing the spotlight. This wine is pure elegance in a glass.

The Armagh vineyard, planted back in 1968 by Jim Barry himself, has long been hailed as home to one of Australia’s finest shirazes. Sourced from a premium private cellar, this vintage captures the essence of time and care.

Pour this beauty alongside a rich, hearty roast or a decadent chocolate dessert and watch your evening transform into one you’ll want to savor forever.

TASTING PROFILE
  • LIGHT
  • FULL
  • LOW TANNIN
  • TANNIC
  • SWEET
  • DRY
  • LOW ACIDITY
  • HIGH ACIDITY
Aroma: Blackberry, Blueberry, Pepper
Palate: Blackberry, Fruit Cake, Tobacco
Food Pairings:
  • Pork
  • Red Meat

Classification: Red

Variety: Shiraz

Vintage: 2017

Bottle : 1.5L (Magnum)

Country: Australia

Region: South Australia

Alcohol: 14.2%

Cellaring: 15 Plus Years

Scores

97/100

Very good colour, deep and plenty of purple in the hue, the bouquet dried herbs, thyme and sage, licorice and a hint of eucalypt 'forest floor'. The wine is full-bodied, concentrated and fleshy with sumptuous mouth-feel and fruit-sweetness at its heart. A hint of raisin, in a perfectly acceptable way, not overripe or 'dead fruit'. A statuesque shiraz that is beginning to drink very well but has many more years up its sleeve.

Huon Hooke

Scores

96/100

Largely standard vinification with individual blocks ex the Armagh Vineyard, 10 days on skins, some blocks given 3 weeks post-ferment maceration. Elegance isn't the aim of The Armagh, but the '17 vintage has made it easy. Richly flavoured with dark fruits, savoury tannins balance and lengthen the palate.

James Halliday

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