{"title":"Jim Barry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJim Barry’s wine business is led by Peter Barry; the 3rd generation represented by Peter and Sue Barry’s children, Tom, Sam and Olivia. Tom’s wife is also called Olivia, and she (Olivia Hoffmann) has set a whirlwind pace, graduating with a bachelor of commerce from the University of Adelaide, then a master of wine business. Peter purchased the famed Florita Vineyard with his brothers in ‘86 (one of the oldest vineyards in the Clare Valley, planted in '62. The 2nd generation also purchased Clos Clare in ‘08 with its high-quality vineyards (see separate entry). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-JAMES HALLIDAY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jim-barry-the-armagh-750ml","title":"Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eIts enticing aromas of dark berries, cassis, and hints of spice captivate the senses from the first whiff. On the palate, it offers a symphony of flavors, with luscious blackberry, plum, and dark chocolate notes harmonizing seamlessly. This wine boasts a rich, velvety texture, supported by fine-grained tannins that lead to an enduring finish. The Armagh is a true masterpiece, promising an unforgettable tasting experience that embodies the best of Australian wine craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more with Sessions at Arden - Fine \u0026amp; Rare Wine and Spirits Expert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCritic tasting note: (2016 vintage) \"An opaque ruby core flows into a broad garnet rim. Hints of crushed, ripe blueberry reach the nose alongside a stoninesss reminiscent of wet gravel. A touch of milk chocolate adds creaminess. The palate is defined, generous, dense with fruit and pliable, smooth with fine, ripe tannin, full-flavoured and full-bodied. A bold wine, tamed by vivid freshness. The tannins are edged by chocolate and juiciness. The finish is bold and long.\" - 97\/100, Falstaff\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrewer – Clare Valley, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\nAroma –  Rich and Intense\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety – Shiraz\u003cbr\u003e\nFood – Pairs well with Beef and Venison\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SESSIONS AT ARDEN","offers":[{"title":"750","offer_id":42937573474499,"sku":"11eec63958731c28aebc022a916f8af7","price":399.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/products\/Jim_Barry_The_Armagh_Shiraz_750ml.png?v=1738283340"},{"product_id":"2009-jim-barry-armagh-shiraz-750ml","title":"2009 Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eJim Barry The Armagh Shiraz, hailing from the scenic Clare Valley, stands as a cornerstone of Australia’s red wine heritage. Its legacy is intricately tied to the postwar evolution of South Australia’s modern wine scene. Earning an Exceptional rating in Langton’s Classification of Australian Wine, The Armagh boasts a ‘Grand Cru’ status with a proven track record for aging. This claret-style wine is celebrated for its powerful aromas, rich chocolatey notes, and elegant structure. Over time, it develops a deep, inky complexity, embodying the vineyard’s heritage, the family's ambition, and its enduring allure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking Window: 2022-2049\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330349793475,"sku":"SK85674157","price":366.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/JimBarryArmaghShiraz750ml_0644519a-0b12-454c-8dd3-fec10aa9898d.png?v=1784130627"},{"product_id":"2007-jim-barry-armagh-shiraz-750ml","title":"2007 Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAward tasting note: \"Dense wine with bramble fruit, tobacco and chocolate aromas and smoky oaky aroma backed by structure.\" - Bronze, International Wine Challenge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking Window: 2012-2027\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330349891779,"sku":"SK14925294","price":445.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/1995_Jim_Barry_Armagh_Shiraz_750ml.png?v=1784147453"},{"product_id":"2018-jim-barry-armagh-shiraz-750ml","title":"2018 Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz 375ml Half Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrinking Window: 2023-2048\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated 2 kilometres northwest of Clare township on the opposite side of the hill on which Jim Barry Winery is located, is home to the famed 'The Armagh Shiraz'. The vineyard derives its name from a nearby hamlet of Armagh, established by Irish settlers in 1849 and named after lush, rolling hills of their homeland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name ‘Armagh’ was bestowed by the original Irish settlers who arrived in 1849 and named the lush, rolling hills after their homeland. In 1968 the vineyard was planted by Jim Barry and yields less than two tonnes per acre. The soil is sandy gravel and receives an average rainfall of 600mm per year. The vineyard lies on a north-west facing slope which acts as a natural sun trap, ensuring the fruit is always fully ripened when picked.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330365587651,"sku":"SK65400533","price":236.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/JimBarryArmaghShiraz375ml_2f5b3c5f-7159-4a3a-b806-23dd887f9b5e.png?v=1784097062"},{"product_id":"2013-jim-barry-armagh-shiraz-750ml","title":"2013 Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCritic tasting note: \"The 2013 vintage was a warm year with a short harvest, and so the Jim Barry's top red wine is more than ready to drink now. While it may not have as long a cellaring life as some of its predecessors, it's still a beautiful a wine. It starts with aromas of dried flowers, Dr. Pepper, raisiny plums, raw meat, milk chocolate and spices like cumin, star anise and white pepper. The palate is still showing relatively juicy, primary fruit that's sewn together with ultrafine, powdery tannins and an earthy spine. This is powerful yet finessed. Christina Pickard\" - 94\/100, Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking Window: 2020-2040\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330393735363,"sku":"SK32930833","price":418.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/533x666_2_cd1d0b24-f605-4950-8f42-4c3b034d6a63.png?v=1784076857"},{"product_id":"jim-barry-armagh-shiraz-2017","title":"2017 Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrinking Window: 2021-2035\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated 2 kilometres northwest of Clare township on the opposite side of the hill on which Jim Barry Winery is located, is home to the famed 'The Armagh Shiraz'. The vineyard derives its name from a nearby hamlet of Armagh, established by Irish settlers in 1849 and named after lush, rolling hills of their homeland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name ‘Armagh’ was bestowed by the original Irish settlers who arrived in 1849 and named the lush, rolling hills after their homeland. In 1968 the vineyard was planted by Jim Barry and yields less than two tonnes per acre. The soil is sandy gravel and receives an average rainfall of 600mm per year. The vineyard lies on a north-west facing slope which acts as a natural sun trap, ensuring the fruit is always fully ripened when picked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAroma A lovely, concentrated wine, with aromas of mulberry, sarsaparilla and vanilla entwined with sage and violet notes. Intense flavours of elderberries, plum, sage and five spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is medium bodied with a flow of purple fruit and fine sandy tannins. A wine of great complexity built to develop through the ages. Palate The palate is medium bodied with a flow of purple fruit and fine sandy tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330460647619,"sku":"SK40931980","price":379.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/533x666_2.png?v=1784454835"},{"product_id":"2023-jim-barry-florita-riesling-750ml","title":"2023 Jim Barry Florita Riesling 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREVIEWS \u0026amp; AWARDS: 96\/100 James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e'This is perhaps the finest Florita I can recall. Notes of lime cordial are assuaged by a grind of white pepper, nashi and Granny Smith granita, a lilt of wild fennel and a spurt of gin and tonic with a squeeze of lemon across the endless finish. A Clare Valley thoroughbred built for patience and a dark cellar. Drinkable now, but best after 2028. Screw cap.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe story of Riesling in Australia is as old as the wine industry itself. The famed Florita Vineyard is synonymous with the classic grape variety and was established by Leo Buring in 1962. In 1986 the Barry family acquired the 80 acre property and began to write the next chapter in the famous vineyard's history.Opens with powerful floral aromas of rose water, citrus blossom, pear and lime. A wine with an eye to the future. Tightly wound within clean, straight acidity. Exhibits pure lime fruit with a long citrusy finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2024-2048\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JC FINE WINES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43898299154627,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/jim_barry_florita.png?v=1724833534"},{"product_id":"2024-jim-barry-florita-riesling-750ml","title":"2024 Jim Barry The Florita Riesling 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREVIEWS \u0026amp; AWARDS: 96\/100 James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e'This is perhaps the finest Florita I can recall. Notes of lime cordial are assuaged by a grind of white pepper, nashi and Granny Smith granita, a lilt of wild fennel and a spurt of gin and tonic with a squeeze of lemon across the endless finish. A Clare Valley thoroughbred built for patience and a dark cellar. Drinkable now, but best after 2028. Screw cap.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe story of Riesling in Australia is as old as the wine industry itself. The famed Florita Vineyard is synonymous with the classic grape variety and was established by Leo Buring in 1962. In 1986 the Barry family acquired the 80-acre property and began to write the next chapter in the famous vineyard's history. Opens with powerful floral aromas of rose water, citrus blossom, pear and lime. A wine with an eye to the future. Tightly wound within clean, straight acidity. 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Situated on the eastern ranges of the township of Clare, it is one of the highest vineyards in the Valley at an altitude of 480 metres, and is ideal for producing steely, minerally Rieslings, distinctive to the area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrilliant water like colour with a subtle greenish tint to the outskirts. Intense aromas of lime juice, green apple and lemon meld into a mix of talc, orange rind and chalky mineral notes. Zesty lemon and lime fruits drive the mouth watering palate with wet steel, chalky talc, orange rind and mineral elements the underbelly. Crunchy acidity with the dry finish showing plenty of spine-tingling tension. 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